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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,056 and 154,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,056 and 154,335 is: 247,972.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,056 : 154,335 = 154,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,056/154,335 = 154,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,056x = 154,335 × 154,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,056x = 23,819,292,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,819,292,225/96,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,972.98

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