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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,968 and 205,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,968 and 205,674 is: 436,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,968 : 205,674 = 205,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,968/205,674 = 205,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,968x = 205,674 × 205,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,968x = 42,301,794,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,301,794,276/96,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,244.89

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