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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,009 and 135,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,009 and 135,144 is: 190,231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,009 : 135,144 = 135,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,009/135,144 = 135,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,009x = 135,144 × 135,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,009x = 18,263,900,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263,900,736/96,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,231.13

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