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Finding the Third Proportional to 46.92 and 96.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 46.92 and 96.09 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.92 : 96.09 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.92/96.09 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.92x = 96.09 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.92x = 9,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234.01/46.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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