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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,964 and 96,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,964 and 96,087 is: 196,591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,964 : 96,087 = 96,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,964/96,087 = 96,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,964x = 96,087 × 96,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,964x = 9,232,711,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,711,569/46,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,591.25

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