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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,155 and 326,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,155 and 326,269 is: 708,943.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,155 : 326,269 = 326,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,155/326,269 = 326,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,155x = 326,269 × 326,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,155x = 106,451,460,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,451,460,361/150,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,943.83

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