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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,469.13 and 137,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,469.13 and 137,610 is: 196,296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,469.13 : 137,610 = 137,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,469.13/137,610 = 137,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,469.13x = 137,610 × 137,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,469.13x = 18,936,512,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,936,512,100/96,469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,296.09

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