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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,994 and 154,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,994 and 154,227 is: 205,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,994 : 154,227 = 154,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,994/154,227 = 154,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,994x = 154,227 × 154,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,994x = 23,785,967,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785,967,529/115,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,062.05

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