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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,001 and 316,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,001 and 316,864 is: 669,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,001 : 316,864 = 316,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,001/316,864 = 316,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,001x = 316,864 × 316,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,001x = 100,402,794,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,402,794,496/150,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,347.50

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