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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,804 and 153,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,804 and 153,220 is: 237,605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,804 : 153,220 = 153,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,804/153,220 = 153,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,804x = 153,220 × 153,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,804x = 23,476,368,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,476,368,400/98,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,605.45

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