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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,874 and 326,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,874 and 326,673 is: 698,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,874 : 326,673 = 326,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,874/326,673 = 326,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,874x = 326,673 × 326,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,874x = 106,715,248,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,715,248,929/152,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,060.16

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