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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,952 and 211,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,952 and 211,424 is: 461,054.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,952 : 211,424 = 211,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,952/211,424 = 211,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,952x = 211,424 × 211,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,952x = 44,700,107,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,700,107,776/96,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,054.00

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