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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,906 and 211,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,906 and 211,364 is: 456,302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,906 : 211,364 = 211,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,906/211,364 = 211,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,906x = 211,364 × 211,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,906x = 44,674,740,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,674,740,496/97,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,302.38

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