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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,513 and 154,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,513 and 154,730 is: 245,519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,513 : 154,730 = 154,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,513/154,730 = 154,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,513x = 154,730 × 154,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,513x = 23,941,372,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,941,372,900/97,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,519.81

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