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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,226 and 154,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,226 and 154,983 is: 208,457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,226 : 154,983 = 154,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,226/154,983 = 154,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,226x = 154,983 × 154,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,226x = 24,019,730,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019,730,289/115,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,457.56

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