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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,627.63 and 335,706.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,627.63 and 335,706.19 is: 738,389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,627.63 : 335,706.19 = 335,706.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,627.63/335,706.19 = 335,706.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,627.63x = 335,706.19 × 335,706.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,627.63x = 112,698,644,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,698,644,325.79/152,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,389.56

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