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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,312 and 148,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,312 and 148,282 is: 223,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,312 : 148,282 = 148,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,312/148,282 = 148,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,312x = 148,282 × 148,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,312x = 21,987,551,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,987,551,524/98,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,650.74

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