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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,255 and 230,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,255 and 230,958 is: 542,889.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,255 : 230,958 = 230,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,255/230,958 = 230,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,255x = 230,958 × 230,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,255x = 53,341,597,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341,597,764/98,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,889.40

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