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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,804 and 145,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,804 and 145,207 is: 217,812.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,804 : 145,207 = 145,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,804/145,207 = 145,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,804x = 145,207 × 145,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,804x = 21,085,072,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,085,072,849/96,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,812.00

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