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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,971 and 329,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,971 and 329,700 is: 715,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,971 : 329,700 = 329,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,971/329,700 = 329,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,971x = 329,700 × 329,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,971x = 108,702,090,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,702,090,000/151,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,281.80

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