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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,229 and 150,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,229 and 150,859 is: 220,465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,229 : 150,859 = 150,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,229/150,859 = 150,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,229x = 150,859 × 150,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,229x = 22,758,437,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758,437,881/103,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,465.55

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