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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,336 and 213,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,336 and 213,324 is: 462,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,336 : 213,324 = 213,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,336/213,324 = 213,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,336x = 213,324 × 213,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,336x = 45,507,128,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,507,128,976/98,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,771.81

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