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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,965 and 97,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,965 and 97,809 is: 203,696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,965 : 97,809 = 97,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,965/97,809 = 97,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,965x = 97,809 × 97,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,965x = 9,566,600,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,600,481/46,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,696.38

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