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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,372 and 211,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,372 and 211,081 is: 452,925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,372 : 211,081 = 211,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,372/211,081 = 211,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,372x = 211,081 × 211,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,372x = 44,555,188,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,555,188,561/98,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,925.51

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