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Finding the Third Proportional to 105,921 and 155,347.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 105,921 and 155,347.88 is: 227,839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,921 : 155,347.88 = 155,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,921/155,347.88 = 155,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,921x = 155,347.88 × 155,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,921x = 24,132,962,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,132,962,267.02/105,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,839.26

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