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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,570 and 151,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,570 and 151,803 is: 241,123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,570 : 151,803 = 151,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,570/151,803 = 151,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,570x = 151,803 × 151,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,570x = 23,044,150,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044,150,809/95,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,123.27

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