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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,666 and 152,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,666 and 152,188 is: 223,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,666 : 152,188 = 152,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,666/152,188 = 152,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,666x = 152,188 × 152,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,666x = 23,161,187,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161,187,344/103,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,421.25

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