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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,812 and 146,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,812 and 146,638 is: 211,200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,812 : 146,638 = 146,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,812/146,638 = 146,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,812x = 146,638 × 146,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,812x = 21,502,703,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502,703,044/101,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,200.08

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