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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,955 and 153,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,955 and 153,274 is: 237,410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,955 : 153,274 = 153,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,955/153,274 = 153,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,955x = 153,274 × 153,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,955x = 23,492,919,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492,919,076/98,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,410.13

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