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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,232 and 138,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,232 and 138,618 is: 199,673.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,232 : 138,618 = 138,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,232/138,618 = 138,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,232x = 138,618 × 138,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,232x = 19,214,949,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214,949,924/96,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,673.18

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