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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,951 and 233,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,951 and 233,354 is: 550,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,951 : 233,354 = 233,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,951/233,354 = 233,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,951x = 233,354 × 233,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,951x = 54,454,089,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454,089,316/98,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,313.68

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