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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,158 and 325,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,158 and 325,644 is: 701,544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,158 : 325,644 = 325,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,158/325,644 = 325,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,158x = 325,644 × 325,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,158x = 106,044,014,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,044,014,736/151,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,544.18

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