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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,362.50 and 211,054.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,362.50 and 211,054.50 is: 452,855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,362.50 : 211,054.50 = 211,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,362.50/211,054.50 = 211,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,362.50x = 211,054.50 × 211,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,362.50x = 44,544,001,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544,001,970.25/98,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,855.53

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