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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,962 and 155,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,962 and 155,251 is: 231,843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,962 : 155,251 = 155,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,962/155,251 = 155,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,962x = 155,251 × 155,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,962x = 24,102,873,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102,873,001/103,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,843.11

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