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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,241.75 and 150,180.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,241.75 and 150,180.75 is: 229,579.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,241.75 : 150,180.75 = 150,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,241.75/150,180.75 = 150,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,241.75x = 150,180.75 × 150,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,241.75x = 22,554,257,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554,257,670.56/98,241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,579.15

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