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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,536 and 325,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,536 and 325,072 is: 701,970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,536 : 325,072 = 325,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,536/325,072 = 325,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,536x = 325,072 × 325,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,536x = 105,671,805,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,671,805,184/150,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,970.33

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