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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,263 and 211,126.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,263 and 211,126.50 is: 458,287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,263 : 211,126.50 = 211,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,263/211,126.50 = 211,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,263x = 211,126.50 × 211,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,263x = 44,574,399,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574,399,002.25/97,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,287.31

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