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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,068 and 211,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,068 and 211,684 is: 456,929.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,068 : 211,684 = 211,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,068/211,684 = 211,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,068x = 211,684 × 211,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,068x = 44,810,115,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,810,115,856/98,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,929.03

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