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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,052 and 211,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,052 and 211,656 is: 456,882.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,052 : 211,656 = 211,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,052/211,656 = 211,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,052x = 211,656 × 211,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,052x = 44,798,262,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,798,262,336/98,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,882.70

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