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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,452 and 150,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,452 and 150,498 is: 232,418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,452 : 150,498 = 150,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,452/150,498 = 150,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,452x = 150,498 × 150,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,452x = 22,649,648,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649,648,004/97,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,418.50

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