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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,908 and 187,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,908 and 187,850 is: 356,772.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,908 : 187,850 = 187,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,908/187,850 = 187,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,908x = 187,850 × 187,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,908x = 35,287,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287,622,500/98,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,772.18

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