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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,430 and 330,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,430 and 330,379 is: 725,588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,430 : 330,379 = 330,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,430/330,379 = 330,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,430x = 330,379 × 330,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,430x = 109,150,283,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,150,283,641/150,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,588.54

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