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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,974 and 98,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,974 and 98,564 is: 206,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,974 : 98,564 = 98,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,974/98,564 = 98,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,974x = 98,564 × 98,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,974x = 9,714,862,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,862,096/46,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,813.60

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