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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,512 and 152,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,512 and 152,276 is: 228,426.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,512 : 152,276 = 152,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,512/152,276 = 152,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,512x = 152,276 × 152,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,512x = 23,187,980,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,187,980,176/101,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,426.00

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