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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,067 and 150,465

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,067 and 150,465 is: 226,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,067 : 150,465 = 150,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,067/150,465 = 150,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,067x = 150,465 × 150,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,067x = 22,639,716,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639,716,225/100,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,245.58

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