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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,046 and 205,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,046 and 205,754 is: 436,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,046 : 205,754 = 205,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,046/205,754 = 205,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,046x = 205,754 × 205,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,046x = 42,334,708,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334,708,516/97,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,233.42

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