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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,649 and 150,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,649 and 150,976 is: 226,467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,649 : 150,976 = 150,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,649/150,976 = 150,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,649x = 150,976 × 150,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,649x = 22,793,752,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,752,576/100,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,467.75

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