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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,057 and 320,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,057 and 320,202 is: 683,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,057 : 320,202 = 320,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,057/320,202 = 320,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,057x = 320,202 × 320,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,057x = 102,529,320,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,529,320,804/150,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,269.16

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