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Finding the Third Proportional to 114,984 and 154,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 114,984 and 154,518 is: 207,644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,984 : 154,518 = 154,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,984/154,518 = 154,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,984x = 154,518 × 154,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,984x = 23,875,812,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875,812,324/114,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,644.65

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