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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,511 and 151,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,511 and 151,141 is: 216,504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,511 : 151,141 = 151,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,511/151,141 = 151,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,511x = 151,141 × 151,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,511x = 22,843,601,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843,601,881/105,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,504.46

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