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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,311 and 335,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,311 and 335,122 is: 732,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,311 : 335,122 = 335,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,311/335,122 = 335,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,311x = 335,122 × 335,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,311x = 112,306,754,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,306,754,884/153,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,542.05

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