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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,110 and 151,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,110 and 151,881 is: 235,122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,110 : 151,881 = 151,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,110/151,881 = 151,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,110x = 151,881 × 151,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,110x = 23,067,838,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,067,838,161/98,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,122.19

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