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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,100 and 151,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,100 and 151,869 is: 235,109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,100 : 151,869 = 151,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,100/151,869 = 151,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,100x = 151,869 × 151,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,100x = 23,064,193,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,064,193,161/98,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,109.00

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