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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,398 and 150,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,398 and 150,396 is: 232,232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,398 : 150,396 = 150,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,398/150,396 = 150,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,398x = 150,396 × 150,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,398x = 22,618,956,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,618,956,816/97,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,232.25

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