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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,334 and 326,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,334 and 326,317 is: 708,308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,334 : 326,317 = 326,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,334/326,317 = 326,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,334x = 326,317 × 326,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,334x = 106,482,784,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,482,784,489/150,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,308.06

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