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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,995 and 209,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,995 and 209,281 is: 451,554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,995 : 209,281 = 209,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,995/209,281 = 209,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,995x = 209,281 × 209,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,995x = 43,798,536,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,798,536,961/96,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,554.58

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