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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,708 and 328,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,708 and 328,828 is: 708,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,708 : 328,828 = 328,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,708/328,828 = 328,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,708x = 328,828 × 328,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,708x = 108,127,853,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,127,853,584/152,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,069.35

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