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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,716 and 146,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,716 and 146,510 is: 219,669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,716 : 146,510 = 146,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,716/146,510 = 146,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,716x = 146,510 × 146,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,716x = 21,465,180,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,465,180,100/97,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,669.04

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