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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,908 and 205,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,908 and 205,324 is: 435,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,908 : 205,324 = 205,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,908/205,324 = 205,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,908x = 205,324 × 205,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,908x = 42,157,944,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,157,944,976/96,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,030.60

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