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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,965 and 330,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,965 and 330,687 is: 719,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,965 : 330,687 = 330,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,965/330,687 = 330,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,965x = 330,687 × 330,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,965x = 109,353,891,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,353,891,969/151,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,599.20

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