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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,794 and 149,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,794 and 149,547 is: 231,050.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,794 : 149,547 = 149,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,794/149,547 = 149,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,794x = 149,547 × 149,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,794x = 22,364,305,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,305,209/96,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,050.53

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