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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,592 and 209,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,592 and 209,262 is: 453,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,592 : 209,262 = 209,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,592/209,262 = 209,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,592x = 209,262 × 209,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,592x = 43,790,584,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,790,584,644/96,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,356.23

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