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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,042 and 150,939

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,042 and 150,939 is: 225,476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,042 : 150,939 = 150,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,042/150,939 = 150,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,042x = 150,939 × 150,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,042x = 22,782,581,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782,581,721/101,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,476.35

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