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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,007 and 316,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,007 and 316,872 is: 669,354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,007 : 316,872 = 316,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,007/316,872 = 316,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,007x = 316,872 × 316,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,007x = 100,407,864,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,407,864,384/150,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,354.53

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