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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,197 and 107,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,197 and 107,784 is: 251,475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,197 : 107,784 = 107,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,197/107,784 = 107,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,197x = 107,784 × 107,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,197x = 11,617,390,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,617,390,656/46,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,475.00

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