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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,802 and 209,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,802 and 209,907 is: 445,951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,802 : 209,907 = 209,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,802/209,907 = 209,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,802x = 209,907 × 209,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,802x = 44,060,948,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060,948,649/98,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,951.99

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