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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,977 and 149,009

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,977 and 149,009 is: 228,958.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,977 : 149,009 = 149,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,977/149,009 = 149,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,977x = 149,009 × 149,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,977x = 22,203,682,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203,682,081/96,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,958.23

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