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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,450 and 150,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,450 and 150,198 is: 233,897.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,450 : 150,198 = 150,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,450/150,198 = 150,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,450x = 150,198 × 150,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,450x = 22,559,439,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559,439,204/96,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,897.76

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