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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,964 and 331,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,964 and 331,351 is: 717,773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,964 : 331,351 = 331,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,964/331,351 = 331,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,964x = 331,351 × 331,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,964x = 109,793,485,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,793,485,201/152,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,773.37

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