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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,230 and 325,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,230 and 325,572 is: 700,900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,230 : 325,572 = 325,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,230/325,572 = 325,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,230x = 325,572 × 325,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,230x = 105,997,127,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,997,127,184/151,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,900.13

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