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Finding the Third Proportional to 98.63 and 148.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 98.63 and 148.41 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.63 : 148.41 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.63/148.41 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.63x = 148.41 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.63x = 22,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,024.42/98.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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