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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,076 and 211,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,076 and 211,708 is: 456,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,076 : 211,708 = 211,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,076/211,708 = 211,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,076x = 211,708 × 211,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,076x = 44,820,277,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,820,277,264/98,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,995.36

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