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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,824 and 145,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,824 and 145,230 is: 217,836.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,824 : 145,230 = 145,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,824/145,230 = 145,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,824x = 145,230 × 145,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,824x = 21,091,752,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091,752,900/96,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,836.00

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