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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,118 and 211,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,118 and 211,327 is: 459,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,118 : 211,327 = 211,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,118/211,327 = 211,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,118x = 211,327 × 211,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,118x = 44,659,100,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659,100,929/97,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,843.70

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