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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,262 and 230,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,262 and 230,983 is: 542,968.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,262 : 230,983 = 230,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,262/230,983 = 230,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,262x = 230,983 × 230,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,262x = 53,353,146,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,353,146,289/98,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,968.25

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