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Finding the Third Proportional to 98.22 and 152.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 98.22 and 152.94 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 152.94 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/152.94 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 152.94 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 23,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389.88/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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