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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,436 and 210,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,436 and 210,813 is: 451,482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,436 : 210,813 = 210,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,436/210,813 = 210,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,436x = 210,813 × 210,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,436x = 44,442,120,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442,120,969/98,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,482.39

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