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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,804 and 213,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,804 and 213,160 is: 459,871.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,804 : 213,160 = 213,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,804/213,160 = 213,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,804x = 213,160 × 213,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,804x = 45,437,185,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,437,185,600/98,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,871.92

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