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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,423 and 330,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,423 and 330,368 is: 725,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,423 : 330,368 = 330,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,423/330,368 = 330,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,423x = 330,368 × 330,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,423x = 109,143,015,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,143,015,424/150,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,573.98

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