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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,127 and 330,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,127 and 330,011 is: 715,896.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,127 : 330,011 = 330,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,127/330,011 = 330,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,127x = 330,011 × 330,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,127x = 108,907,260,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,907,260,121/152,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,896.98

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