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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,988 and 145,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,988 and 145,842 is: 219,304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,988 : 145,842 = 145,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,988/145,842 = 145,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,988x = 145,842 × 145,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,988x = 21,269,888,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,269,888,964/96,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,304.34

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