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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,429 and 330,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,429 and 330,385 is: 725,619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,429 : 330,385 = 330,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,429/330,385 = 330,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,429x = 330,385 × 330,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,429x = 109,154,248,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,154,248,225/150,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,619.72

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