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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,060 and 223,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,060 and 223,308 is: 519,117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,060 : 223,308 = 223,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,060/223,308 = 223,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,060x = 223,308 × 223,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,060x = 49,866,462,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,866,462,864/96,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,117.87

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