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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,436 and 209,911

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,436 and 209,911 is: 452,221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,436 : 209,911 = 209,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,436/209,911 = 209,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,436x = 209,911 × 209,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,436x = 44,062,627,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,062,627,921/97,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,221.23

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