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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,063.50 and 96,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,063.50 and 96,771 is: 203,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,063.50 : 96,771 = 96,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,063.50/96,771 = 96,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,063.50x = 96,771 × 96,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,063.50x = 9,364,626,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,364,626,441/46,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,298.20

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