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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,761 and 150,133.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,761 and 150,133.50 is: 217,230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,761 : 150,133.50 = 150,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,761/150,133.50 = 150,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,761x = 150,133.50 × 150,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,761x = 22,540,067,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,067,822.25/103,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,230.63

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