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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,830 and 211,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,830 and 211,601 is: 453,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,830 : 211,601 = 211,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,830/211,601 = 211,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,830x = 211,601 × 211,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,830x = 44,774,983,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,774,983,201/98,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,050.52

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