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Finding the Third Proportional to 149,769 and 325,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 149,769 and 325,781 is: 708,646.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,769 : 325,781 = 325,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,769/325,781 = 325,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,769x = 325,781 × 325,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,769x = 106,133,259,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,133,259,961/149,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,646.38

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