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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,317 and 211,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,317 and 211,249 is: 458,564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,317 : 211,249 = 211,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,317/211,249 = 211,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,317x = 211,249 × 211,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,317x = 44,626,140,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626,140,001/97,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,564.69

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