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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,823 and 219,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,823 and 219,750 is: 488,652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,823 : 219,750 = 219,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,823/219,750 = 219,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,823x = 219,750 × 219,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,823x = 48,290,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,290,062,500/98,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,652.06

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