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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,544 and 151,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,544 and 151,704 is: 233,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,544 : 151,704 = 151,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,544/151,704 = 151,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,544x = 151,704 × 151,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,544x = 23,014,103,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014,103,616/98,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,541.40

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