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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,044 and 154,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,044 and 154,314 is: 245,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,044 : 154,314 = 154,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,044/154,314 = 154,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,044x = 154,314 × 154,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,044x = 23,812,810,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812,810,596/97,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,381.59

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