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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,481 and 318,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,481 and 318,631 is: 670,220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,481 : 318,631 = 318,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,481/318,631 = 318,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,481x = 318,631 × 318,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,481x = 101,525,714,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,525,714,161/151,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,220.78

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