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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,954 and 148,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,954 and 148,975 is: 228,908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,954 : 148,975 = 148,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,954/148,975 = 148,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,954x = 148,975 × 148,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,954x = 22,193,550,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193,550,625/96,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,908.05

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