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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,753 and 335,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,753 and 335,390 is: 736,394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,753 : 335,390 = 335,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,753/335,390 = 335,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,753x = 335,390 × 335,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,753x = 112,486,452,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,486,452,100/152,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,394.39

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