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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,584 and 153,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,584 and 153,684 is: 244,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,584 : 153,684 = 153,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,584/153,684 = 153,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,584x = 153,684 × 153,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,584x = 23,618,771,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618,771,856/96,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,541.25

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