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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,368 and 150,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,368 and 150,560 is: 225,852.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,368 : 150,560 = 150,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,368/150,560 = 150,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,368x = 150,560 × 150,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,368x = 22,668,313,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,668,313,600/100,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,852.00

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