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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,604 and 150,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,604 and 150,363 is: 229,291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,604 : 150,363 = 150,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,604/150,363 = 150,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,604x = 150,363 × 150,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,604x = 22,609,031,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,031,769/98,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,291.22

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