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Finding the Third Proportional to 147,951 and 325,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 147,951 and 325,368 is: 715,536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,951 : 325,368 = 325,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,951/325,368 = 325,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,951x = 325,368 × 325,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,951x = 105,864,335,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,864,335,424/147,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,536.46

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