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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,649 and 335,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,649 and 335,317 is: 731,781.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,649 : 335,317 = 335,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,649/335,317 = 335,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,649x = 335,317 × 335,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,649x = 112,437,490,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,437,490,489/153,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,781.47

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