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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,234 and 138,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,234 and 138,622 is: 199,680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,234 : 138,622 = 138,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,234/138,622 = 138,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,234x = 138,622 × 138,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,234x = 19,216,058,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,216,058,884/96,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,680.56

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