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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,656 and 209,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,656 and 209,136 is: 447,876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,656 : 209,136 = 209,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,656/209,136 = 209,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,656x = 209,136 × 209,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,656x = 43,737,866,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737,866,496/97,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,876.90

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