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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,202 and 150,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,202 and 150,982 is: 225,248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,202 : 150,982 = 150,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,202/150,982 = 150,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,202x = 150,982 × 150,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,202x = 22,795,564,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,564,324/101,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,248.16

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