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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,313 and 154,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,313 and 154,203 is: 208,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,313 : 154,203 = 154,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,313/154,203 = 154,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,313x = 154,203 × 154,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,313x = 23,778,565,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,778,565,209/114,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,012.78

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