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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,857 and 332,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,857 and 332,313 is: 727,210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,857 : 332,313 = 332,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,857/332,313 = 332,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,857x = 332,313 × 332,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,857x = 110,431,929,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,431,929,969/151,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,210.01

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