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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,029 and 150,465

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,029 and 150,465 is: 238,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,029 : 150,465 = 150,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,029/150,465 = 150,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,029x = 150,465 × 150,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,029x = 22,639,716,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639,716,225/95,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,240.08

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