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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,322.63 and 209,193.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,322.63 and 209,193.75 is: 449,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,322.63 : 209,193.75 = 209,193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,322.63/209,193.75 = 209,193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,322.63x = 209,193.75 × 209,193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,322.63x = 43,762,025,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,762,025,039.06/97,322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,659.32

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