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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,038 and 205,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,038 and 205,740 is: 436,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,038 : 205,740 = 205,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,038/205,740 = 205,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,038x = 205,740 × 205,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,038x = 42,328,947,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,328,947,600/97,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,210.02

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