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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,064 and 150,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,064 and 150,780 is: 234,222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,064 : 150,780 = 150,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,064/150,780 = 150,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,064x = 150,780 × 150,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,064x = 22,734,608,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,734,608,400/97,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,222.87

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