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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,714 and 205,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,714 and 205,173 is: 435,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,714 : 205,173 = 205,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,714/205,173 = 205,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,714x = 205,173 × 205,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,714x = 42,095,959,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,095,959,929/96,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,262.32

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