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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,311 and 149,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,311 and 149,713 is: 232,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,311 : 149,713 = 149,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,311/149,713 = 149,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,311x = 149,713 × 149,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,311x = 22,413,982,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,413,982,369/96,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,725.05

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