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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,746 and 335,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,746 and 335,378 is: 736,375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,746 : 335,378 = 335,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,746/335,378 = 335,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,746x = 335,378 × 335,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,746x = 112,478,402,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,478,402,884/152,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,375.44

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