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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,279 and 150,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,279 and 150,234 is: 232,015.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,279 : 150,234 = 150,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,279/150,234 = 150,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,279x = 150,234 × 150,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,279x = 22,570,254,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,254,756/97,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,015.69

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