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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,877 and 233,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,877 and 233,310 is: 550,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,877 : 233,310 = 233,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,877/233,310 = 233,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,877x = 233,310 × 233,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,877x = 54,433,556,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,433,556,100/98,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,517.88

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