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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,031 and 154,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,031 and 154,295 is: 245,354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,031 : 154,295 = 154,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,031/154,295 = 154,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,031x = 154,295 × 154,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,031x = 23,806,947,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806,947,025/97,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,354.03

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