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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,223 and 209,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,223 and 209,262 is: 445,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,223 : 209,262 = 209,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,223/209,262 = 209,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,223x = 209,262 × 209,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,223x = 43,790,584,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,790,584,644/98,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,828.21

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