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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,977 and 230,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,977 and 230,990 is: 539,078.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,977 : 230,990 = 230,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,977/230,990 = 230,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,977x = 230,990 × 230,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,977x = 53,356,380,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,356,380,100/98,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,078.57

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