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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,744 and 146,577

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,744 and 146,577 is: 222,079.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,744 : 146,577 = 146,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,744/146,577 = 146,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,744x = 146,577 × 146,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,744x = 21,484,816,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,484,816,929/96,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,079.06

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