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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,208 and 150,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,208 and 150,170 is: 229,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,208 : 150,170 = 150,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,208/150,170 = 150,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,208x = 150,170 × 150,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,208x = 22,551,028,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551,028,900/98,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,625.17

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