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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,281 and 211,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,281 and 211,598 is: 460,251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,281 : 211,598 = 211,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,281/211,598 = 211,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,281x = 211,598 × 211,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,281x = 44,773,713,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773,713,604/97,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,251.37

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