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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,770 and 151,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,770 and 151,140 is: 233,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,770 : 151,140 = 151,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,770/151,140 = 151,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,770x = 151,140 × 151,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,770x = 22,843,299,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843,299,600/97,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,643.24

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