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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,230 and 211,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,230 and 211,059 is: 458,149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,230 : 211,059 = 211,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,230/211,059 = 211,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,230x = 211,059 × 211,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,230x = 44,545,901,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,545,901,481/97,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,149.76

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