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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,336 and 150,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,336 and 150,366 is: 229,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,336 : 150,366 = 150,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,336/150,366 = 150,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,336x = 150,366 × 150,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,336x = 22,609,933,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,933,956/98,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,925.30

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