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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,682 and 209,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,682 and 209,494 is: 453,939.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,682 : 209,494 = 209,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,682/209,494 = 209,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,682x = 209,494 × 209,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,682x = 43,887,736,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,887,736,036/96,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,939.06

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