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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,962 and 233,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,962 and 233,378 is: 550,365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,962 : 233,378 = 233,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,962/233,378 = 233,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,962x = 233,378 × 233,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,962x = 54,465,290,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,465,290,884/98,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,365.70

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