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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,960 and 150,039

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,960 and 150,039 is: 206,605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,960 : 150,039 = 150,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,960/150,039 = 150,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,960x = 150,039 × 150,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,960x = 22,511,701,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511,701,521/108,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,605.19

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