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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,162 and 326,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,162 and 326,454 is: 709,714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,162 : 326,454 = 326,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,162/326,454 = 326,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,162x = 326,454 × 326,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,162x = 106,572,214,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,572,214,116/150,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,714.94

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