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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,875 and 150,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,875 and 150,407 is: 235,955.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,875 : 150,407 = 150,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,875/150,407 = 150,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,875x = 150,407 × 150,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,875x = 22,622,265,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,265,649/95,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,955.83

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