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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,574 and 223,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,574 and 223,750 is: 518,401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,574 : 223,750 = 223,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,574/223,750 = 223,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,574x = 223,750 × 223,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,574x = 50,064,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,064,062,500/96,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,401.04

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