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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,254 and 211,106.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,254 and 211,106.25 is: 458,241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,254 : 211,106.25 = 211,106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,254/211,106.25 = 211,106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,254x = 211,106.25 × 211,106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,254x = 44,565,848,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,565,848,789.06/97,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,241.81

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