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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,566 and 155,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,566 and 155,266 is: 235,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,566 : 155,266 = 155,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,566/155,266 = 155,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,566x = 155,266 × 155,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,566x = 24,107,530,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,107,530,756/102,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,044.08

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