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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,152 and 149,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,152 and 149,269 is: 231,729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,152 : 149,269 = 149,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,152/149,269 = 149,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,152x = 149,269 × 149,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,152x = 22,281,234,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,281,234,361/96,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,729.29

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