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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,656 and 149,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,656 and 149,392 is: 230,901.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,656 : 149,392 = 149,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,656/149,392 = 149,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,656x = 149,392 × 149,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,656x = 22,317,969,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,317,969,664/96,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,901.03

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