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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,362 and 210,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,362 and 210,749 is: 451,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,362 : 210,749 = 210,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,362/210,749 = 210,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,362x = 210,749 × 210,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,362x = 44,415,141,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,415,141,001/98,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,547.76

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