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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,907 and 150,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,907 and 150,447 is: 236,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,907 : 150,447 = 150,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,907/150,447 = 150,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,907x = 150,447 × 150,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,907x = 22,634,299,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,299,809/95,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,002.58

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