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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,256 and 210,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,256 and 210,324 is: 450,213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,256 : 210,324 = 210,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,256/210,324 = 210,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,256x = 210,324 × 210,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,256x = 44,236,184,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,236,184,976/98,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,213.57

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