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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,825.06 and 211,592.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,825.06 and 211,592.25 is: 453,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,825.06 : 211,592.25 = 211,592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,825.06/211,592.25 = 211,592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,825.06x = 211,592.25 × 211,592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,825.06x = 44,771,280,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,771,280,260.06/98,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,035.69

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