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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,660 and 145,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,660 and 145,584 is: 219,270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,660 : 145,584 = 145,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,660/145,584 = 145,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,660x = 145,584 × 145,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,660x = 21,194,701,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,194,701,056/96,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,270.65

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