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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,392 and 150,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,392 and 150,388 is: 232,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,392 : 150,388 = 150,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,392/150,388 = 150,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,392x = 150,388 × 150,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,392x = 22,616,550,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616,550,544/97,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,221.85

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