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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,748 and 332,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,748 and 332,604 is: 724,234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,748 : 332,604 = 332,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,748/332,604 = 332,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,748x = 332,604 × 332,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,748x = 110,625,420,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,625,420,816/152,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,234.82

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