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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,663 and 335,341.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,663 and 335,341.50 is: 731,821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,663 : 335,341.50 = 335,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,663/335,341.50 = 335,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,663x = 335,341.50 × 335,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,663x = 112,453,921,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,453,921,622.25/153,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,821.72

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