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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,858 and 145,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,858 and 145,282 is: 217,915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,858 : 145,282 = 145,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,858/145,282 = 145,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,858x = 145,282 × 145,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,858x = 21,106,859,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106,859,524/96,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,915.50

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