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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,383 and 328,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,383 and 328,092 is: 706,406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,383 : 328,092 = 328,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,383/328,092 = 328,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,383x = 328,092 × 328,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,383x = 107,644,360,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,644,360,464/152,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,406.62

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