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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,312 and 209,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,312 and 209,630 is: 451,586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,312 : 209,630 = 209,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,312/209,630 = 209,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,312x = 209,630 × 209,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,312x = 43,944,736,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,944,736,900/97,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,586.00

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