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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,060 and 154,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,060 and 154,341 is: 247,981.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,060 : 154,341 = 154,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,060/154,341 = 154,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,060x = 154,341 × 154,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,060x = 23,821,144,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,821,144,281/96,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,981.93

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