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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,472 and 317,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,472 and 317,832 is: 671,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,472 : 317,832 = 317,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,472/317,832 = 317,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,472x = 317,832 × 317,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,472x = 101,017,180,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,017,180,224/150,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,335.40

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