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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,621 and 122,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,621 and 122,545 is: 144,925.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,621 : 122,545 = 122,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,621/122,545 = 122,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,621x = 122,545 × 122,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,621x = 15,017,277,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,277,025/103,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,925.03

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