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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,441 and 144,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,441 and 144,567 is: 216,708.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,441 : 144,567 = 144,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,441/144,567 = 144,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,441x = 144,567 × 144,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,441x = 20,899,617,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,899,617,489/96,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,708.84

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