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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,916 and 153,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,916 and 153,942 is: 230,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,916 : 153,942 = 153,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,916/153,942 = 153,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,916x = 153,942 × 153,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,916x = 23,698,139,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698,139,364/102,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,266.81

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