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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,543 and 211,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,543 and 211,849 is: 455,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,543 : 211,849 = 211,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,543/211,849 = 211,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,543x = 211,849 × 211,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,543x = 44,879,998,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,879,998,801/98,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,435.69

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