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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,108 and 211,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,108 and 211,868 is: 462,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,108 : 211,868 = 211,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,108/211,868 = 211,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,108x = 211,868 × 211,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,108x = 44,888,049,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,888,049,424/97,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,248.73

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