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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,030 and 145,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,030 and 145,370 is: 220,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,030 : 145,370 = 145,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,030/145,370 = 145,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,030x = 145,370 × 145,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,030x = 21,132,436,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132,436,900/96,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,060.78

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