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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,450 and 330,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,450 and 330,421 is: 725,676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,450 : 330,421 = 330,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,450/330,421 = 330,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,450x = 330,421 × 330,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,450x = 109,178,037,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,178,037,241/150,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,676.55

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