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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,206 and 150,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,206 and 150,167 is: 229,620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,206 : 150,167 = 150,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,206/150,167 = 150,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,206x = 150,167 × 150,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,206x = 22,550,127,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550,127,889/98,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,620.67

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