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Finding the Third Proportional to 107,814 and 154,381.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 107,814 and 154,381.50 is: 221,062.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,814 : 154,381.50 = 154,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,814/154,381.50 = 154,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,814x = 154,381.50 × 154,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,814x = 23,833,647,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,833,647,542.25/107,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,062.64

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