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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,964 and 209,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,964 and 209,366 is: 296,248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,964 : 209,366 = 209,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,964/209,366 = 209,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,964x = 209,366 × 209,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,964x = 43,834,121,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,834,121,956/147,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,248.56

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