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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,166.50 and 152,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,166.50 and 152,011 is: 228,409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,166.50 : 152,011 = 152,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,166.50/152,011 = 152,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,166.50x = 152,011 × 152,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,166.50x = 23,107,344,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,107,344,121/101,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,409.05

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