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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,032 and 320,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,032 and 320,160 is: 683,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,032 : 320,160 = 320,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,032/320,160 = 320,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,032x = 320,160 × 320,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,032x = 102,502,425,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,502,425,600/150,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,203.75

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