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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,369 and 150,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,369 and 150,982 is: 239,024.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,369 : 150,982 = 150,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,369/150,982 = 150,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,369x = 150,982 × 150,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,369x = 22,795,564,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,564,324/95,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,024.89

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