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Finding the Third Proportional to 48,322 and 98,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 48,322 and 98,010 is: 198,790.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,322 : 98,010 = 98,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,322/98,010 = 98,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,322x = 98,010 × 98,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,322x = 9,605,960,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,605,960,100/48,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,790.62

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