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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,696 and 146,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,696 and 146,988 is: 223,437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,696 : 146,988 = 146,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,696/146,988 = 146,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,696x = 146,988 × 146,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,696x = 21,605,472,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,605,472,144/96,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,437.08

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