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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,427 and 330,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,427 and 330,373 is: 725,576.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,427 : 330,373 = 330,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,427/330,373 = 330,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,427x = 330,373 × 330,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,427x = 109,146,319,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,146,319,129/150,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,576.65

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