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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,492 and 150,342.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,492 and 150,342.50 is: 210,274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,492 : 150,342.50 = 150,342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,492/150,342.50 = 150,342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,492x = 150,342.50 × 150,342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,492x = 22,602,867,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602,867,306.25/107,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,274.88

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