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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,203 and 150,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,203 and 150,028 is: 224,628.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,203 : 150,028 = 150,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,203/150,028 = 150,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,203x = 150,028 × 150,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,203x = 22,508,400,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,508,400,784/100,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,628.01

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