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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,772 and 206,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,772 and 206,666 is: 441,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,772 : 206,666 = 206,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,772/206,666 = 206,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,772x = 206,666 × 206,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,772x = 42,710,835,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,710,835,556/96,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,355.30

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