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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,292 and 330,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,292 and 330,720 is: 718,197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,292 : 330,720 = 330,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,292/330,720 = 330,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,292x = 330,720 × 330,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,292x = 109,375,718,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,375,718,400/152,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,197.40

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