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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,255 and 317,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,255 and 317,277 is: 669,959.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,255 : 317,277 = 317,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,255/317,277 = 317,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,255x = 317,277 × 317,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,255x = 100,664,694,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,664,694,729/150,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,959.03

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