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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,682 and 155,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,682 and 155,618 is: 233,569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,682 : 155,618 = 155,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,682/155,618 = 155,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,682x = 155,618 × 155,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,682x = 24,216,961,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,216,961,924/103,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,569.59

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