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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,631 and 122,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,631 and 122,555 is: 144,934.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,631 : 122,555 = 122,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,631/122,555 = 122,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,631x = 122,555 × 122,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,631x = 15,019,728,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019,728,025/103,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,934.70

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