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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,972 and 330,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,972 and 330,704 is: 719,640.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,972 : 330,704 = 330,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,972/330,704 = 330,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,972x = 330,704 × 330,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,972x = 109,365,135,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,365,135,616/151,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,640.04

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