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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,514 and 204,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,514 and 204,035 is: 422,582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,514 : 204,035 = 204,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,514/204,035 = 204,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,514x = 204,035 × 204,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,514x = 41,630,281,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,630,281,225/98,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,582.39

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