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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,547 and 204,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,547 and 204,094 is: 422,685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,547 : 204,094 = 204,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,547/204,094 = 204,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,547x = 204,094 × 204,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,547x = 41,654,360,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,654,360,836/98,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,685.22

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