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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,038 and 154,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,038 and 154,307 is: 245,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,038 : 154,307 = 154,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,038/154,307 = 154,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,038x = 154,307 × 154,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,038x = 23,810,650,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,810,650,249/97,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,374.50

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