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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,059 and 205,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,059 and 205,779 is: 436,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,059 : 205,779 = 205,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,059/205,779 = 205,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,059x = 205,779 × 205,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,059x = 42,344,996,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,344,996,841/97,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,280.99

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