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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,060 and 207,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,060 and 207,676 is: 439,825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,060 : 207,676 = 207,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,060/207,676 = 207,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,060x = 207,676 × 207,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,060x = 43,129,320,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,129,320,976/98,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,825.83

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