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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,049 and 205,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,049 and 205,763 is: 436,258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,049 : 205,763 = 205,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,049/205,763 = 205,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,049x = 205,763 × 205,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,049x = 42,338,412,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,338,412,169/97,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,258.10

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