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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,253 and 212,194.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,253 and 212,194.13 is: 458,269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,253 : 212,194.13 = 212,194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,253/212,194.13 = 212,194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,253x = 212,194.13 × 212,194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,253x = 45,026,346,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,026,346,684.52/98,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,269.43

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