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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,239 and 150,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,239 and 150,177 is: 229,574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,239 : 150,177 = 150,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,239/150,177 = 150,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,239x = 150,177 × 150,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,239x = 22,553,131,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,131,329/98,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,574.11

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