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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,192.25 and 150,140.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,192.25 and 150,140.25 is: 229,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,192.25 : 150,140.25 = 150,140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,192.25/150,140.25 = 150,140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,192.25x = 150,140.25 × 150,140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,192.25x = 22,542,094,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542,094,670.06/98,192.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,571.02

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