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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,592 and 211,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,592 and 211,296 is: 452,835.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,592 : 211,296 = 211,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,592/211,296 = 211,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,592x = 211,296 × 211,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,592x = 44,645,999,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645,999,616/98,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,835.93

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