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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,861 and 233,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,861 and 233,276 is: 550,446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,861 : 233,276 = 233,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,861/233,276 = 233,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,861x = 233,276 × 233,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,861x = 54,417,692,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417,692,176/98,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,446.51

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