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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,924 and 233,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,924 and 233,368 is: 550,529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,924 : 233,368 = 233,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,924/233,368 = 233,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,924x = 233,368 × 233,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,924x = 54,460,623,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,460,623,424/98,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,529.94

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