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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,059 and 320,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,059 and 320,206 is: 683,277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,059 : 320,206 = 320,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,059/320,206 = 320,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,059x = 320,206 × 320,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,059x = 102,531,882,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,531,882,436/150,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,277.13

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