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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,150 and 154,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,150 and 154,477 is: 245,631.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,150 : 154,477 = 154,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,150/154,477 = 154,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,150x = 154,477 × 154,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,150x = 23,863,143,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,863,143,529/97,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,631.95

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