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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,318 and 150,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,318 and 150,342 is: 229,893.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,318 : 150,342 = 150,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,318/150,342 = 150,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,318x = 150,342 × 150,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,318x = 22,602,716,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602,716,964/98,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,893.99

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