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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,332 and 209,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,332 and 209,856 is: 452,467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,332 : 209,856 = 209,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,332/209,856 = 209,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,332x = 209,856 × 209,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,332x = 44,039,540,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039,540,736/97,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,467.23

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