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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,358.75 and 211,047.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,358.75 and 211,047.75 is: 452,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,358.75 : 211,047.75 = 211,047.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,358.75/211,047.75 = 211,047.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,358.75x = 211,047.75 × 211,047.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,358.75x = 44,541,152,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,152,780.06/98,358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,843.83

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