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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,797 and 331,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,797 and 331,889 is: 720,893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,797 : 331,889 = 331,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,797/331,889 = 331,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,797x = 331,889 × 331,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,797x = 110,150,308,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,150,308,321/152,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,893.13

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