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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,751 and 149,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,751 and 149,682 is: 220,191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,751 : 149,682 = 149,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,751/149,682 = 149,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,751x = 149,682 × 149,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,751x = 22,404,701,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,701,124/101,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,191.46

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