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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,230 and 150,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,230 and 150,862 is: 220,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,230 : 150,862 = 150,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,230/150,862 = 150,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,230x = 150,862 × 150,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,230x = 22,759,343,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,343,044/103,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,472.18

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