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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,950 and 332,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,950 and 332,179 is: 721,431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,950 : 332,179 = 332,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,950/332,179 = 332,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,950x = 332,179 × 332,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,950x = 110,342,888,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,342,888,041/152,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,431.11

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