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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,947 and 330,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,947 and 330,651 is: 719,527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,947 : 330,651 = 330,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,947/330,651 = 330,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,947x = 330,651 × 330,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,947x = 109,330,083,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,330,083,801/151,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,527.76

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