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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,207 and 152,282.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,207 and 152,282.25 is: 220,421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,207 : 152,282.25 = 152,282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,207/152,282.25 = 152,282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,207x = 152,282.25 × 152,282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,207x = 23,189,883,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,883,665.06/105,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,421.49

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