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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,264 and 146,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,264 and 146,904 is: 221,878.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,264 : 146,904 = 146,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,264/146,904 = 146,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,264x = 146,904 × 146,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,264x = 21,580,785,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580,785,216/97,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,878.45

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