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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,274 and 98,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,274 and 98,860 is: 211,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,274 : 98,860 = 98,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,274/98,860 = 98,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,274x = 98,860 × 98,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,274x = 9,773,299,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,299,600/46,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,204.99

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