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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,032 and 155,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,032 and 155,901 is: 231,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,032 : 155,901 = 155,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,032/155,901 = 155,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,032x = 155,901 × 155,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,032x = 24,305,121,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,305,121,801/105,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,406.83

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