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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,405 and 321,106.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,405 and 321,106.50 is: 685,544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,405 : 321,106.50 = 321,106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,405/321,106.50 = 321,106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,405x = 321,106.50 × 321,106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,405x = 103,109,384,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,109,384,342.25/150,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,544.92

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