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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,666 and 210,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,666 and 210,262 is: 452,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,666 : 210,262 = 210,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,666/210,262 = 210,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,666x = 210,262 × 210,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,666x = 44,210,108,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,210,108,644/97,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,666.32

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