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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,007.50 and 137,828.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,007.50 and 137,828.25 is: 180,907.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,007.50 : 137,828.25 = 137,828.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,007.50/137,828.25 = 137,828.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,007.50x = 137,828.25 × 137,828.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,007.50x = 18,996,626,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996,626,498.06/105,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,907.33

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