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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,224 and 152,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,224 and 152,317 is: 238,629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,224 : 152,317 = 152,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,224/152,317 = 152,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,224x = 152,317 × 152,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,224x = 23,200,468,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200,468,489/97,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,629.03

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