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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,912 and 154,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,912 and 154,407 is: 233,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,912 : 154,407 = 154,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,912/154,407 = 154,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,912x = 154,407 × 154,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,912x = 23,841,521,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,841,521,649/101,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,942.24

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