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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,408 and 148,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,408 and 148,277 is: 228,052.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,408 : 148,277 = 148,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,408/148,277 = 148,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,408x = 148,277 × 148,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,408x = 21,986,068,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986,068,729/96,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,052.33

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