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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,202 and 150,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,202 and 150,162 is: 229,614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,202 : 150,162 = 150,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,202/150,162 = 150,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,202x = 150,162 × 150,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,202x = 22,548,626,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,626,244/98,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,614.74

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