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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,076 and 320,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,076 and 320,236 is: 683,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,076 : 320,236 = 320,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,076/320,236 = 320,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,076x = 320,236 × 320,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,076x = 102,551,095,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,551,095,696/150,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,327.75

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