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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,014 and 325,670.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,014 and 325,670.25 is: 702,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,014 : 325,670.25 = 325,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,014/325,670.25 = 325,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,014x = 325,670.25 × 325,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,014x = 106,061,111,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,061,111,735.06/151,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,326.35

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