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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,030 and 133,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,030 and 133,612 is: 183,986.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,030 : 133,612 = 133,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,030/133,612 = 133,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,030x = 133,612 × 133,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,030x = 17,852,166,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852,166,544/97,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,986.05

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