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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,607 and 154,437

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,607 and 154,437 is: 234,735.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,607 : 154,437 = 154,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,607/154,437 = 154,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,607x = 154,437 × 154,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,607x = 23,850,786,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850,786,969/101,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,735.67

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