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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,974 and 330,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,974 and 330,705 is: 719,634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,974 : 330,705 = 330,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,974/330,705 = 330,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,974x = 330,705 × 330,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,974x = 109,365,797,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,365,797,025/151,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,634.92

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