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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,011 and 333,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,011 and 333,209 is: 730,396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,011 : 333,209 = 333,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,011/333,209 = 333,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,011x = 333,209 × 333,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,011x = 111,028,237,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,028,237,681/152,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,396.07

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