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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,056 and 207,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,056 and 207,668 is: 439,809.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,056 : 207,668 = 207,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,056/207,668 = 207,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,056x = 207,668 × 207,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,056x = 43,125,998,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,125,998,224/98,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,809.89

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