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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,094 and 154,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,094 and 154,089 is: 234,864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,094 : 154,089 = 154,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,094/154,089 = 154,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,094x = 154,089 × 154,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,094x = 23,743,419,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,743,419,921/101,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,864.78

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