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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,395 and 211,123

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,395 and 211,123 is: 452,999.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,395 : 211,123 = 211,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,395/211,123 = 211,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,395x = 211,123 × 211,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,395x = 44,572,921,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572,921,129/98,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,999.86

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