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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,723 and 205,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,723 and 205,191 is: 435,298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,723 : 205,191 = 205,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,723/205,191 = 205,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,723x = 205,191 × 205,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,723x = 42,103,346,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103,346,481/96,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,298.19

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