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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,131 and 150,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,131 and 150,794 is: 236,540.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,131 : 150,794 = 150,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,131/150,794 = 150,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,131x = 150,794 × 150,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,131x = 22,738,830,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738,830,436/96,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,540.04

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