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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,661 and 209,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,661 and 209,146 is: 447,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,661 : 209,146 = 209,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,661/209,146 = 209,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,661x = 209,146 × 209,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,661x = 43,742,049,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,742,049,316/97,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,896.80

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