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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,868 and 204,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,868 and 204,276 is: 422,064.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,868 : 204,276 = 204,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,868/204,276 = 204,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,868x = 204,276 × 204,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,868x = 41,728,684,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,728,684,176/98,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,064.61

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