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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,356 and 211,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,356 and 211,046 is: 452,848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,356 : 211,046 = 211,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,356/211,046 = 211,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,356x = 211,046 × 211,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,356x = 44,540,414,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,540,414,116/98,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,848.98

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