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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,350 and 318,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,350 and 318,383 is: 669,757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,350 : 318,383 = 318,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,350/318,383 = 318,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,350x = 318,383 × 318,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,350x = 101,367,734,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,367,734,689/151,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,757.08

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