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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,579 and 221,943

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,579 and 221,943 is: 322,840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,579 : 221,943 = 221,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,579/221,943 = 221,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,579x = 221,943 × 221,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,579x = 49,258,695,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258,695,249/152,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,840.60

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