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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,374 and 150,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,374 and 150,360 is: 232,178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,374 : 150,360 = 150,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,374/150,360 = 150,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,374x = 150,360 × 150,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,374x = 22,608,129,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,129,600/97,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,178.30

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