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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,954 and 201,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,954 and 201,364 is: 409,760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,954 : 201,364 = 201,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,954/201,364 = 201,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,954x = 201,364 × 201,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,954x = 40,547,460,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,547,460,496/98,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,760.70

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