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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,168 and 326,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,168 and 326,466 is: 709,738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,168 : 326,466 = 326,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,168/326,466 = 326,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,168x = 326,466 × 326,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,168x = 106,580,049,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,580,049,156/150,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,738.75

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