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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,413 and 209,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,413 and 209,714 is: 446,891.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,413 : 209,714 = 209,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,413/209,714 = 209,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,413x = 209,714 × 209,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,413x = 43,979,961,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,979,961,796/98,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,891.79

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