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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,314 and 358,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,314 and 358,335 is: 848,592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,314 : 358,335 = 358,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,314/358,335 = 358,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,314x = 358,335 × 358,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,314x = 128,403,972,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,403,972,225/151,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,592.81

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