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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,296 and 211,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,296 and 211,114 is: 458,077.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,296 : 211,114 = 211,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,296/211,114 = 211,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,296x = 211,114 × 211,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,296x = 44,569,120,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569,120,996/97,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,077.63

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