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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,848 and 335,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,848 and 335,950 is: 738,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,848 : 335,950 = 335,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,848/335,950 = 335,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,848x = 335,950 × 335,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,848x = 112,862,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,862,402,500/152,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,396.33

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