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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,658 and 213,081.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,658 and 213,081.75 is: 460,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,658 : 213,081.75 = 213,081.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,658/213,081.75 = 213,081.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,658x = 213,081.75 × 213,081.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,658x = 45,403,832,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,403,832,183.06/98,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,214.40

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