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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,886 and 219,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,886 and 219,126 is: 485,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,886 : 219,126 = 219,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,886/219,126 = 219,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,886x = 219,126 × 219,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,886x = 48,016,203,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,016,203,876/98,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,571.30

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