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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,889 and 213,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,889 and 213,618 is: 461,453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,889 : 213,618 = 213,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,889/213,618 = 213,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,889x = 213,618 × 213,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,889x = 45,632,649,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,632,649,924/98,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,453.24

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