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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,658 and 217,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,658 and 217,428 is: 479,179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,658 : 217,428 = 217,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,658/217,428 = 217,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,658x = 217,428 × 217,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,658x = 47,274,935,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,274,935,184/98,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,179.95

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