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Finding the Third Proportional to 100,867 and 146,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 100,867 and 146,571 is: 212,984.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,867 : 146,571 = 146,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,867/146,571 = 146,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,867x = 146,571 × 146,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,867x = 21,483,058,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,483,058,041/100,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,984.01

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