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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,973 and 331,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,973 and 331,365 is: 717,791.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,973 : 331,365 = 331,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,973/331,365 = 331,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,973x = 331,365 × 331,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,973x = 109,802,763,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,802,763,225/152,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,791.79

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