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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,948 and 154,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,948 and 154,422 is: 231,633

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,948 : 154,422 = 154,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,948/154,422 = 154,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,948x = 154,422 × 154,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,948x = 23,846,154,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,846,154,084/102,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,633

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