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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,028 and 148,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,028 and 148,524 is: 229,718.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,028 : 148,524 = 148,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,028/148,524 = 148,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,028x = 148,524 × 148,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,028x = 22,059,378,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059,378,576/96,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,718.19

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