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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,477.25 and 150,176.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,477.25 and 150,176.25 is: 229,016.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,477.25 : 150,176.25 = 150,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,477.25/150,176.25 = 150,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,477.25x = 150,176.25 × 150,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,477.25x = 22,552,906,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,906,064.06/98,477.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,016.41

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