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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,166 and 326,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,166 and 326,462 is: 709,730.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,166 : 326,462 = 326,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,166/326,462 = 326,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,166x = 326,462 × 326,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,166x = 106,577,437,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,577,437,444/150,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,730.81

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