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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,190.50 and 150,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,190.50 and 150,965 is: 225,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,190.50 : 150,965 = 150,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,190.50/150,965 = 150,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,190.50x = 150,965 × 150,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,190.50x = 22,790,431,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790,431,225/101,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,223.03

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