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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,252.88 and 330,207.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,252.88 and 330,207.75 is: 720,893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,252.88 : 330,207.75 = 330,207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,252.88/330,207.75 = 330,207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,252.88x = 330,207.75 × 330,207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,252.88x = 109,037,158,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,037,158,160.06/151,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,893.13

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