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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,018 and 150,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,018 and 150,323 is: 235,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,018 : 150,323 = 150,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,018/150,323 = 150,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,018x = 150,323 × 150,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,018x = 22,597,004,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597,004,329/96,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,341.34

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