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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,992 and 213,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,992 and 213,302 is: 459,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,992 : 213,302 = 213,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,992/213,302 = 213,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,992x = 213,302 × 213,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,992x = 45,497,743,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,497,743,204/98,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,610.30

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