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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,528 and 211,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,528 and 211,838 is: 455,457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,528 : 211,838 = 211,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,528/211,838 = 211,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,528x = 211,838 × 211,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,528x = 44,875,338,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,875,338,244/98,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,457.72

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