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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,264 and 152,367.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,264 and 152,367.75 is: 220,549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,264 : 152,367.75 = 152,367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,264/152,367.75 = 152,367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,264x = 152,367.75 × 152,367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,264x = 23,215,931,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,215,931,240.06/105,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,549.58

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