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Finding the Third Proportional to 98,906 and 187,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 98,906 and 187,846 is: 356,764.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,906 : 187,846 = 187,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,906/187,846 = 187,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,906x = 187,846 × 187,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,906x = 35,286,119,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,286,119,716/98,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,764.20

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