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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,571 and 209,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,571 and 209,221 is: 453,277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,571 : 209,221 = 209,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,571/209,221 = 209,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,571x = 209,221 × 209,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,571x = 43,773,426,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,773,426,841/96,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,277.14

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