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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,483.50 and 209,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,483.50 and 209,279 is: 444,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,483.50 : 209,279 = 209,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,483.50/209,279 = 209,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,483.50x = 209,279 × 209,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,483.50x = 43,797,699,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,797,699,841/98,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,721.20

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