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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,956 and 153,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,956 and 153,340 is: 237,612.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,956 : 153,340 = 153,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,956/153,340 = 153,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,956x = 153,340 × 153,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,956x = 23,513,155,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,513,155,600/98,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,612.23

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