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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,140.50 and 151,131.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,140.50 and 151,131.50 is: 217,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,140.50 : 151,131.50 = 151,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,140.50/151,131.50 = 151,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,140.50x = 151,131.50 × 151,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,140.50x = 22,840,730,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,840,730,292.25/105,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,240.08

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