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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,468 and 147,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,468 and 147,664 is: 221,439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,468 : 147,664 = 147,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,468/147,664 = 147,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,468x = 147,664 × 147,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,468x = 21,804,656,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,656,896/98,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,439.01

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