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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,508 and 209,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,508 and 209,292 is: 444,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,508 : 209,292 = 209,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,508/209,292 = 209,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,508x = 209,292 × 209,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,508x = 43,803,141,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,803,141,264/98,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,665.83

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