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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,360 and 146,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,360 and 146,396 is: 222,413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,360 : 146,396 = 146,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,360/146,396 = 146,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,360x = 146,396 × 146,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,360x = 21,431,788,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,431,788,816/96,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,413.75

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