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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,882 and 204,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,882 and 204,773 is: 424,060.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,882 : 204,773 = 204,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,882/204,773 = 204,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,882x = 204,773 × 204,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,882x = 41,931,981,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,931,981,529/98,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,060.82

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