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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,124 and 140,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,124 and 140,338 is: 204,889.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,124 : 140,338 = 140,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,124/140,338 = 140,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,124x = 140,338 × 140,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,124x = 19,694,754,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694,754,244/96,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,889.04

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