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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,492 and 150,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,492 and 150,117 is: 233,543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,492 : 150,117 = 150,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,492/150,117 = 150,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,492x = 150,117 × 150,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,492x = 22,535,113,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535,113,689/96,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,543.86

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