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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,313 and 330,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,313 and 330,048 is: 715,183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,313 : 330,048 = 330,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,313/330,048 = 330,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,313x = 330,048 × 330,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,313x = 108,931,682,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,931,682,304/152,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,183.09

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