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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,580 and 154,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,580 and 154,635 is: 235,400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,580 : 154,635 = 154,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,580/154,635 = 154,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,580x = 154,635 × 154,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,580x = 23,911,983,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,911,983,225/101,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,400.50

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