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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,326 and 184,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,326 and 184,475 is: 349,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,326 : 184,475 = 184,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,326/184,475 = 184,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,326x = 184,475 × 184,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,326x = 34,031,025,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031,025,625/97,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,660.17

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