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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,280 and 150,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,280 and 150,236 is: 232,019.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,280 : 150,236 = 150,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,280/150,236 = 150,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,280x = 150,236 × 150,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,280x = 22,570,855,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,855,696/97,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,019.49

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