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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,046 and 145,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,046 and 145,395 is: 220,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,046 : 145,395 = 145,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,046/145,395 = 145,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,046x = 145,395 × 145,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,046x = 21,139,706,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,139,706,025/96,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,099.81

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