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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,764 and 152,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,764 and 152,280 is: 230,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,764 : 152,280 = 152,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,764/152,280 = 152,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,764x = 152,280 × 152,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,764x = 23,189,198,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,198,400/100,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,133.76

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