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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,979 and 97,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,979 and 97,838 is: 203,756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,979 : 97,838 = 97,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,979/97,838 = 97,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,979x = 97,838 × 97,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,979x = 9,572,274,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,572,274,244/46,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,756.45

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