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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,976 and 205,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,976 and 205,692 is: 436,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,976 : 205,692 = 205,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,976/205,692 = 205,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,976x = 205,692 × 205,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,976x = 42,309,198,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,309,198,864/96,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,285.25

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