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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,963 and 328,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,963 and 328,069 is: 703,629.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,963 : 328,069 = 328,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,963/328,069 = 328,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,963x = 328,069 × 328,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,963x = 107,629,268,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,629,268,761/152,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,629.43

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