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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,098 and 213,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,098 and 213,268 is: 463,651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,098 : 213,268 = 213,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,098/213,268 = 213,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,098x = 213,268 × 213,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,098x = 45,483,239,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,483,239,824/98,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,651.04

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