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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,965 and 330,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,965 and 330,848 is: 710,943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,965 : 330,848 = 330,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,965/330,848 = 330,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,965x = 330,848 × 330,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,965x = 109,460,399,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,460,399,104/153,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,943.39

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