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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,860 and 332,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,860 and 332,322 is: 727,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,860 : 332,322 = 332,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,860/332,322 = 332,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,860x = 332,322 × 332,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,860x = 110,437,911,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,437,911,684/151,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,235.03

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