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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,654 and 153,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,654 and 153,378 is: 243,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,654 : 153,378 = 153,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,654/153,378 = 153,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,654x = 153,378 × 153,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,654x = 23,524,810,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,524,810,884/96,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,392.01

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