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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,922 and 151,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,922 and 151,659 is: 232,510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,922 : 151,659 = 151,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,922/151,659 = 151,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,922x = 151,659 × 151,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,922x = 23,000,452,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,000,452,281/98,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,510.99

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