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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,994 and 213,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,994 and 213,306 is: 459,618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,994 : 213,306 = 213,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,994/213,306 = 213,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,994x = 213,306 × 213,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,994x = 45,499,449,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,499,449,636/98,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,618.26

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