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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,299 and 148,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,299 and 148,263 is: 223,623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,299 : 148,263 = 148,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,299/148,263 = 148,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,299x = 148,263 × 148,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,299x = 21,981,917,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,981,917,169/98,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,623.00

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