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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,041 and 325,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,041 and 325,843 is: 707,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,041 : 325,843 = 325,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,041/325,843 = 325,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,041x = 325,843 × 325,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,041x = 106,173,660,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,173,660,649/150,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,630.99

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