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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,864 and 332,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,864 and 332,980 is: 730,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,864 : 332,980 = 332,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,864/332,980 = 332,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,864x = 332,980 × 332,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,864x = 110,875,680,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,875,680,400/151,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,098.51

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