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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,974 and 97,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,974 and 97,822 is: 203,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,974 : 97,822 = 97,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,974/97,822 = 97,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,974x = 97,822 × 97,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,974x = 9,569,143,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,569,143,684/46,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,711.49

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