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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,956 and 211,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,956 and 211,950 is: 458,601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,956 : 211,950 = 211,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,956/211,950 = 211,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,956x = 211,950 × 211,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,956x = 44,922,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,922,802,500/97,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,601.85

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