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Finding the Third Proportional to 98.40 and 211.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 98.40 and 211.68 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 211.68 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/211.68 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 211.68 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 44,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,806.64/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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