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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,932 and 150,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,932 and 150,160 is: 235,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,932 : 150,160 = 150,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,932/150,160 = 150,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,932x = 150,160 × 150,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,932x = 22,548,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,548,025,600/95,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,041.75

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