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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,759 and 150,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,759 and 150,569 is: 229,559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,759 : 150,569 = 150,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,759/150,569 = 150,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,759x = 150,569 × 150,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,759x = 22,671,023,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671,023,761/98,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,559.07

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