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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,382 and 150,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,382 and 150,402 is: 234,699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,382 : 150,402 = 150,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,382/150,402 = 150,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,382x = 150,402 × 150,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,382x = 22,620,761,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620,761,604/96,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,699.03

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