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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,358 and 327,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,358 and 327,183 is: 711,958.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,358 : 327,183 = 327,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,358/327,183 = 327,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,358x = 327,183 × 327,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,358x = 107,048,715,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,048,715,489/150,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,958.89

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