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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,344 and 209,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,344 and 209,232 is: 449,724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,344 : 209,232 = 209,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,344/209,232 = 209,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,344x = 209,232 × 209,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,344x = 43,778,029,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,778,029,824/97,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,724.99

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