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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,766 and 335,623.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,766 and 335,623.50 is: 737,357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,766 : 335,623.50 = 335,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,766/335,623.50 = 335,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,766x = 335,623.50 × 335,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,766x = 112,643,133,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,643,133,752.25/152,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,357.36

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