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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,046 and 154,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,046 and 154,317 is: 245,386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,046 : 154,317 = 154,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,046/154,317 = 154,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,046x = 154,317 × 154,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,046x = 23,813,736,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813,736,489/97,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,386.07

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