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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,368 and 148,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,368 and 148,308 is: 228,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,368 : 148,308 = 148,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,368/148,308 = 148,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,368x = 148,308 × 148,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,368x = 21,995,262,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995,262,864/96,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,242.39

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