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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,108 and 146,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,108 and 146,364 is: 220,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,108 : 146,364 = 146,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,108/146,364 = 146,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,108x = 146,364 × 146,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,108x = 21,422,420,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,422,420,496/97,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,604.07

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