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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,313 and 151,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,313 and 151,317 is: 232,897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,313 : 151,317 = 151,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,313/151,317 = 151,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,313x = 151,317 × 151,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,313x = 22,896,834,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896,834,489/98,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,897.32

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