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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,921 and 332,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,921 and 332,447 is: 727,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,921 : 332,447 = 332,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,921/332,447 = 332,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,921x = 332,447 × 332,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,921x = 110,521,007,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,521,007,809/151,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,490.00

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