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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,894 and 153,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,894 and 153,248 is: 237,475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,894 : 153,248 = 153,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,894/153,248 = 153,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,894x = 153,248 × 153,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,894x = 23,484,949,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484,949,504/98,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,475.98

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