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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,493 and 150,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,493 and 150,200 is: 229,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,493 : 150,200 = 150,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,493/150,200 = 150,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,493x = 150,200 × 150,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,493x = 22,560,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560,040,000/98,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,052.22

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