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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,664 and 150,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,664 and 150,458 is: 229,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,664 : 150,458 = 150,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,664/150,458 = 150,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,664x = 150,458 × 150,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,664x = 22,637,609,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,637,609,764/98,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,441.44

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