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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,281 and 325,902.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,281 and 325,902.75 is: 702,088.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,281 : 325,902.75 = 325,902.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,281/325,902.75 = 325,902.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,281x = 325,902.75 × 325,902.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,281x = 106,212,602,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,212,602,457.56/151,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,088.18

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