Straight-line interpolation (more commonly known as a sliding scale) is the default methodology most plans use to translate a result that falls between Threshold / Target / Maximum Payout levels into a payout that falls proportionally in between the corresponding percentages. The other option that plans choose is to utilize a discrete step payout model. Both methods agree at the three named levels themselves, the difference shows up entirely in between them:
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