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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,188 and 211,405

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,188 and 211,405 is: 455,168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,188 : 211,405 = 211,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,188/211,405 = 211,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,188x = 211,405 × 211,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,188x = 44,692,074,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,692,074,025/98,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,168.39

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