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Finding the Third Proportional to 47,913 and 98,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 47,913 and 98,899 is: 204,141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,913 : 98,899 = 98,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,913/98,899 = 98,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,913x = 98,899 × 98,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,913x = 9,781,012,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,012,201/47,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,141.09

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