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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,572 and 154,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,572 and 154,624 is: 235,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,572 : 154,624 = 154,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,572/154,624 = 154,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,572x = 154,624 × 154,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,572x = 23,908,581,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,908,581,376/101,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,385.55

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