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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,962 and 330,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,962 and 330,682 is: 719,591.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,962 : 330,682 = 330,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,962/330,682 = 330,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,962x = 330,682 × 330,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,962x = 109,350,585,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,350,585,124/151,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,591.64

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