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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,107 and 211,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,107 and 211,894 is: 457,654.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,107 : 211,894 = 211,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,107/211,894 = 211,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,107x = 211,894 × 211,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,107x = 44,899,067,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,899,067,236/98,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,654.06

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