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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,462 and 147,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,462 and 147,902 is: 217,744.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,462 : 147,902 = 147,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,462/147,902 = 147,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,462x = 147,902 × 147,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,462x = 21,875,001,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,875,001,604/100,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,744.04

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