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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,622 and 144,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,622 and 144,453 is: 211,582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,622 : 144,453 = 144,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,622/144,453 = 144,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,622x = 144,453 × 144,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,622x = 20,866,669,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,866,669,209/98,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,582.30

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