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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,436 and 149,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,436 and 149,307 is: 231,164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,436 : 149,307 = 149,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,436/149,307 = 149,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,436x = 149,307 × 149,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,436x = 22,292,580,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292,580,249/96,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,164.51

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