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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,369.75 and 320,402.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,369.75 and 320,402.25 is: 682,701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,369.75 : 320,402.25 = 320,402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,369.75/320,402.25 = 320,402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,369.75x = 320,402.25 × 320,402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,369.75x = 102,657,601,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,657,601,805.06/150,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,701.15

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