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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,960 and 233,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,960 and 233,373 is: 550,353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,960 : 233,373 = 233,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,960/233,373 = 233,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,960x = 233,373 × 233,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,960x = 54,462,957,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,462,957,129/98,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,353.25

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