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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,766 and 150,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,766 and 150,622 is: 225,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,766 : 150,622 = 150,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,766/150,622 = 150,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,766x = 150,622 × 150,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,766x = 22,686,986,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,686,986,884/100,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,145.26

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