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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,441 and 148,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,441 and 148,836 is: 225,029.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,441 : 148,836 = 148,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,441/148,836 = 148,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,441x = 148,836 × 148,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,441x = 22,152,154,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,154,896/98,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,029.76

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