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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,360 and 150,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,360 and 150,339 is: 232,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,360 : 150,339 = 150,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,360/150,339 = 150,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,360x = 150,339 × 150,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,360x = 22,601,814,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,601,814,921/97,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,146.83

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