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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,973 and 220,027.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,973 and 220,027.50 is: 489,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,973 : 220,027.50 = 220,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,973/220,027.50 = 220,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,973x = 220,027.50 × 220,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,973x = 48,412,100,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,412,100,756.25/98,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,144.52

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