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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,438 and 330,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,438 and 330,402 is: 725,650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,438 : 330,402 = 330,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,438/330,402 = 330,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,438x = 330,402 × 330,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,438x = 109,165,481,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,165,481,604/150,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,650.98

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