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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,976 and 148,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,976 and 148,512 is: 222,840.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,976 : 148,512 = 148,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,976/148,512 = 148,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,976x = 148,512 × 148,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,976x = 22,055,814,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055,814,144/98,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,840.02

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