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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,003 and 149,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,003 and 149,550 is: 221,431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,003 : 149,550 = 149,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,003/149,550 = 149,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,003x = 149,550 × 149,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,003x = 22,365,202,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365,202,500/101,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,431.07

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