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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,924 and 316,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,924 and 316,600 is: 655,459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,924 : 316,600 = 316,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,924/316,600 = 316,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,924x = 316,600 × 316,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,924x = 100,235,560,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,235,560,000/152,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,459.97

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