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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,382 and 230,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,382 and 230,970 is: 542,244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,382 : 230,970 = 230,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,382/230,970 = 230,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,382x = 230,970 × 230,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,382x = 53,347,140,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,347,140,900/98,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,244.93

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