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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,380 and 148,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,380 and 148,323 is: 228,260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,380 : 148,323 = 148,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,380/148,323 = 148,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,380x = 148,323 × 148,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,380x = 21,999,712,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,712,329/96,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,260.14

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