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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,064 and 211,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,064 and 211,680 is: 456,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,064 : 211,680 = 211,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,064/211,680 = 211,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,064x = 211,680 × 211,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,064x = 44,808,422,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,808,422,400/98,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,930.40

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