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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,660 and 146,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,660 and 146,463 is: 219,654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,660 : 146,463 = 146,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,660/146,463 = 146,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,660x = 146,463 × 146,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,660x = 21,451,410,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,451,410,369/97,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,654.01

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