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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,974 and 329,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,974 and 329,706 is: 715,293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,974 : 329,706 = 329,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,974/329,706 = 329,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,974x = 329,706 × 329,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,974x = 108,706,046,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,706,046,436/151,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,293.71

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