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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,369 and 211,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,369 and 211,075 is: 452,913.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,369 : 211,075 = 211,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,369/211,075 = 211,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,369x = 211,075 × 211,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,369x = 44,552,655,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,552,655,625/98,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,913.58

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