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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,196.75 and 150,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,196.75 and 150,147 is: 229,581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,196.75 : 150,147 = 150,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,196.75/150,147 = 150,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,196.75x = 150,147 × 150,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,196.75x = 22,544,121,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,121,609/98,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,581.14

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