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Finding the Third Proportional to 98.72 and 211.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 98.72 and 211.36 is: 452.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 211.36 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/211.36 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 211.36 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 44,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,672.79/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.53

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