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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,264 and 148,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,264 and 148,158 is: 228,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,264 : 148,158 = 148,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,264/148,158 = 148,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,264x = 148,158 × 148,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,264x = 21,950,792,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,950,792,964/96,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,027.02

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