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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,340 and 156,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,340 and 156,358 is: 248,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,340 : 156,358 = 156,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,340/156,358 = 156,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,340x = 156,358 × 156,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,340x = 24,447,824,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,447,824,164/98,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,605.09

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