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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,582 and 154,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,582 and 154,638 is: 235,405.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,582 : 154,638 = 154,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,582/154,638 = 154,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,582x = 154,638 × 154,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,582x = 23,912,911,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,912,911,044/101,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,405.00

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