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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,576 and 150,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,576 and 150,636 is: 232,549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,576 : 150,636 = 150,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,576/150,636 = 150,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,576x = 150,636 × 150,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,576x = 22,691,204,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,691,204,496/97,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,549.03

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