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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,452 and 330,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,452 and 330,425 is: 725,684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,452 : 330,425 = 330,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,452/330,425 = 330,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,452x = 330,425 × 330,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,452x = 109,180,680,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,180,680,625/150,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,684.47

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