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Finding the Third Proportional to 98 and 131

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Solution

The third proportional to 98 and 131 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 131 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/131 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 131 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 17,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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