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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,394 and 211,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,394 and 211,122 is: 453,000.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,394 : 211,122 = 211,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,394/211,122 = 211,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,394x = 211,122 × 211,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,394x = 44,572,498,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572,498,884/98,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,000.17

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