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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,494 and 146,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,494 and 146,669 is: 222,934.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,494 : 146,669 = 146,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,494/146,669 = 146,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,494x = 146,669 × 146,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,494x = 21,511,795,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,511,795,561/96,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,934.02

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