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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,050 and 320,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,050 and 320,188 is: 683,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,050 : 320,188 = 320,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,050/320,188 = 320,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,050x = 320,188 × 320,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,050x = 102,520,355,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,520,355,344/150,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,241.29

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