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Finding the Third Proportional to 48,332 and 98,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 48,332 and 98,030 is: 198,830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,332 : 98,030 = 98,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,332/98,030 = 98,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,332x = 98,030 × 98,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,332x = 9,609,880,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,609,880,900/48,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,830.61

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