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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,544 and 210,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,544 and 210,160 is: 452,792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,544 : 210,160 = 210,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,544/210,160 = 210,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,544x = 210,160 × 210,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,544x = 44,167,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,167,225,600/97,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,792.85

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