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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,302 and 213,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,302 and 213,248 is: 462,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,302 : 213,248 = 213,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,302/213,248 = 213,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,302x = 213,248 × 213,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,302x = 45,474,709,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,474,709,504/98,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,602.08

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