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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,671 and 325,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,671 and 325,631 is: 694,536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,671 : 325,631 = 325,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,671/325,631 = 325,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,671x = 325,631 × 325,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,671x = 106,035,548,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,035,548,161/152,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,536.28

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