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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,272 and 211,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,272 and 211,587 is: 460,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,272 : 211,587 = 211,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,272/211,587 = 211,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,272x = 211,587 × 211,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,272x = 44,769,058,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,769,058,569/97,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,246.10

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