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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,727 and 217,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,727 and 217,262 is: 488,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,727 : 217,262 = 217,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,727/217,262 = 217,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,727x = 217,262 × 217,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,727x = 47,202,776,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,776,644/96,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,000.01

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