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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,827.88 and 211,596.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,827.88 and 211,596.75 is: 453,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,827.88 : 211,596.75 = 211,596.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,827.88/211,596.75 = 211,596.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,827.88x = 211,596.75 × 211,596.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,827.88x = 44,773,184,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773,184,610.56/98,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,042.07

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