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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,511.75 and 150,225.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,511.75 and 150,225.75 is: 229,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,511.75 : 150,225.75 = 150,225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,511.75/150,225.75 = 150,225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,511.75x = 150,225.75 × 150,225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,511.75x = 22,567,775,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567,775,963.06/98,511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,087.15

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