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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,364 and 209,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,364 and 209,269 is: 449,791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,364 : 209,269 = 209,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,364/209,269 = 209,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,364x = 209,269 × 209,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,364x = 43,793,514,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,793,514,361/97,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,791.65

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