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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,772 and 213,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,772 and 213,342 is: 460,806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,772 : 213,342 = 213,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,772/213,342 = 213,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,772x = 213,342 × 213,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,772x = 45,514,808,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,514,808,964/98,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,806.80

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