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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,432 and 330,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,432 and 330,384 is: 725,600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,432 : 330,384 = 330,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,432/330,384 = 330,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,432x = 330,384 × 330,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,432x = 109,153,587,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,153,587,456/150,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,600.85

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