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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,524 and 152,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,524 and 152,869 is: 237,190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,524 : 152,869 = 152,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,524/152,869 = 152,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,524x = 152,869 × 152,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,524x = 23,368,931,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,368,931,161/98,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,190.24

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