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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,398 and 96,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,398 and 96,983 is: 150,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,398 : 96,983 = 96,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,398/96,983 = 96,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,398x = 96,983 × 96,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,398x = 9,405,702,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,405,702,289/62,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,737.24

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