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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,341 and 211,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,341 and 211,206 is: 458,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,341 : 211,206 = 211,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,341/211,206 = 211,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,341x = 211,206 × 211,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,341x = 44,607,974,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,607,974,436/97,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,265.01

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