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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,994.50 and 159,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,994.50 and 159,387 is: 256,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,994.50 : 159,387 = 159,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,994.50/159,387 = 159,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,994.50x = 159,387 × 159,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,994.50x = 25,404,215,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404,215,769/98,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,622.50

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