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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,044 and 212,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,044 and 212,191 is: 463,965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,044 : 212,191 = 212,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,044/212,191 = 212,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,044x = 212,191 × 212,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,044x = 45,025,020,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,025,020,481/97,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,965.01

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