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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,958 and 150,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,958 and 150,365 is: 238,101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,958 : 150,365 = 150,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,958/150,365 = 150,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,958x = 150,365 × 150,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,958x = 22,609,633,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609,633,225/94,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,101.41

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