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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,350 and 209,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,350 and 209,244 is: 449,748.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,350 : 209,244 = 209,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,350/209,244 = 209,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,350x = 209,244 × 209,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,350x = 43,783,051,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,783,051,536/97,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,748.86

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