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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,376 and 215,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,376 and 215,664 is: 472,787.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,376 : 215,664 = 215,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,376/215,664 = 215,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,376x = 215,664 × 215,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,376x = 46,510,960,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,510,960,896/98,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,787.68

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