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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,087 and 154,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,087 and 154,722 is: 236,814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,087 : 154,722 = 154,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,087/154,722 = 154,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,087x = 154,722 × 154,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,087x = 23,938,897,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938,897,284/101,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,814.80

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