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Finding the Third Proportional to 109,004 and 154,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 109,004 and 154,252 is: 218,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,004 : 154,252 = 154,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,004/154,252 = 154,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,004x = 154,252 × 154,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,004x = 23,793,679,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,793,679,504/109,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,282.63

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