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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,771 and 150,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,771 and 150,629 is: 225,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,771 : 150,629 = 150,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,771/150,629 = 150,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,771x = 150,629 × 150,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,771x = 22,689,095,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,689,095,641/100,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,155.01

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