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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,210 and 149,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,210 and 149,340 is: 231,809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,210 : 149,340 = 149,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,210/149,340 = 149,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,210x = 149,340 × 149,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,210x = 22,302,435,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302,435,600/96,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,809.95

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