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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,642 and 150,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,642 and 150,483 is: 210,374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,642 : 150,483 = 150,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,642/150,483 = 150,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,642x = 150,483 × 150,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,642x = 22,645,133,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645,133,289/107,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,374.51

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