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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,555 and 151,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,555 and 151,694 is: 233,484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,555 : 151,694 = 151,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,555/151,694 = 151,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,555x = 151,694 × 151,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,555x = 23,011,069,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011,069,636/98,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,484.55

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