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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,360 and 327,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,360 and 327,187 is: 711,966.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,360 : 327,187 = 327,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,360/327,187 = 327,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,360x = 327,187 × 327,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,360x = 107,051,332,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,051,332,969/150,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,966.83

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