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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,424 and 156,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,424 and 156,276 is: 248,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,424 : 156,276 = 156,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,424/156,276 = 156,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,424x = 156,276 × 156,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,424x = 24,422,188,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422,188,176/98,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,132.45

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