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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,306 and 209,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,306 and 209,622 is: 451,579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,306 : 209,622 = 209,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,306/209,622 = 209,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,306x = 209,622 × 209,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,306x = 43,941,382,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,941,382,884/97,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,579.38

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