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Finding the Third Proportional to 98.24 and 150.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 98.24 and 150.69 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.24 : 150.69 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.24/150.69 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.24x = 150.69 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.24x = 22,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707.02/98.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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