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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,266.50 and 150,259.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,266.50 and 150,259.50 is: 229,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,266.50 : 150,259.50 = 150,259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,266.50/150,259.50 = 150,259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,266.50x = 150,259.50 × 150,259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,266.50x = 22,577,917,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,917,340.25/98,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,762.10

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