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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,112 and 211,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,112 and 211,903 is: 457,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,112 : 211,903 = 211,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,112/211,903 = 211,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,112x = 211,903 × 211,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,112x = 44,902,881,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,902,881,409/98,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,669.62

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