1. **State the problem:** We need to find the result of the expression $\text{next } 97216$. This typically means finding the next integer after 97216. 2. **Understand the operation:** The word "next" in this context usually means the next whole number, which is simply the number plus one. 3. **Apply the formula:** $$\text{next}(n) = n + 1$$ 4. **Calculate:** $$\text{next}(97216) = 97216 + 1 = 97217$$ 5. **Conclusion:** The next integer after 97216 is 97217.