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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,525 and 355,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,525 and 355,320 is: 838,746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,525 : 355,320 = 355,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,525/355,320 = 355,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,525x = 355,320 × 355,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,525x = 126,252,302,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,252,302,400/150,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,746.40

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