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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,527 and 329,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,527 and 329,040 is: 719,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,527 : 329,040 = 329,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,527/329,040 = 329,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,527x = 329,040 × 329,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,527x = 108,267,321,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,267,321,600/150,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,255.16

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