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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,512 and 321,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,512 and 321,760 is: 687,848.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,512 : 321,760 = 321,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,512/321,760 = 321,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,512x = 321,760 × 321,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,512x = 103,529,497,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,529,497,600/150,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,848.79

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