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Finding the Third Proportional to 106,842 and 154,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 106,842 and 154,755 is: 224,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,842 : 154,755 = 154,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,842/154,755 = 154,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,842x = 154,755 × 154,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,842x = 23,949,110,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,949,110,025/106,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,154.45

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