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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,832 and 215,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,832 and 215,136 is: 468,304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,832 : 215,136 = 215,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,832/215,136 = 215,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,832x = 215,136 × 215,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,832x = 46,283,498,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,283,498,496/98,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,304.78

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