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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,847 and 150,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,847 and 150,597 is: 229,440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,847 : 150,597 = 150,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,847/150,597 = 150,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,847x = 150,597 × 150,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,847x = 22,679,456,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,456,409/98,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,440.01

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