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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,444 and 330,412.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,444 and 330,412.50 is: 725,668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,444 : 330,412.50 = 330,412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,444/330,412.50 = 330,412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,444x = 330,412.50 × 330,412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,444x = 109,172,420,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,172,420,156.25/150,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,668.16

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