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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,187.19 and 150,135.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,187.19 and 150,135.56 is: 229,568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,187.19 : 150,135.56 = 150,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,187.19/150,135.56 = 150,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,187.19x = 150,135.56 × 150,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,187.19x = 22,540,685,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,685,367.79/98,187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,568.50

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