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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,640 and 135,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,640 and 135,786 is: 181,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,640 : 135,786 = 135,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,640/135,786 = 135,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,640x = 135,786 × 135,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,640x = 18,437,837,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437,837,796/101,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,403.36

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