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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,228 and 148,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,228 and 148,159 is: 223,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,228 : 148,159 = 148,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,228/148,159 = 148,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,228x = 148,159 × 148,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,228x = 21,951,089,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,951,089,281/98,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,470.80

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