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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,060 and 155,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,060 and 155,454 is: 210,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,060 : 155,454 = 155,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,060/155,454 = 155,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,060x = 155,454 × 155,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,060x = 24,165,946,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165,946,116/115,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,029.08

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