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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,470 and 151,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,470 and 151,624 is: 226,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,470 : 151,624 = 151,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,470/151,624 = 151,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,470x = 151,624 × 151,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,470x = 22,989,837,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,989,837,376/101,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,567.83

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