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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,898 and 125,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,898 and 125,307 is: 158,768.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,898 : 125,307 = 125,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,898/125,307 = 125,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,898x = 125,307 × 125,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,898x = 15,701,844,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,844,249/98,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,768.07

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