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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,348 and 148,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,348 and 148,269 is: 228,169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,348 : 148,269 = 148,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,348/148,269 = 148,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,348x = 148,269 × 148,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,348x = 21,983,696,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,983,696,361/96,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,169.72

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