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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,656 and 211,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,656 and 211,424 is: 453,090.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,656 : 211,424 = 211,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,656/211,424 = 211,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,656x = 211,424 × 211,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,656x = 44,700,107,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,700,107,776/98,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,090.62

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