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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,186 and 150,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,186 and 150,027 is: 224,663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,186 : 150,027 = 150,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,186/150,027 = 150,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,186x = 150,027 × 150,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,186x = 22,508,100,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,508,100,729/100,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,663.13

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