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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,498 and 213,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,498 and 213,484 is: 462,704.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,498 : 213,484 = 213,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,498/213,484 = 213,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,498x = 213,484 × 213,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,498x = 45,575,418,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,575,418,256/98,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,704.00

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