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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,848 and 145,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,848 and 145,224 is: 217,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,848 : 145,224 = 145,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,848/145,224 = 145,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,848x = 145,224 × 145,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,848x = 21,090,010,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,090,010,176/96,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,764.02

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