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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,560 and 297,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,560 and 297,312 is: 587,104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,560 : 297,312 = 297,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,560/297,312 = 297,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,560x = 297,312 × 297,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,560x = 88,394,425,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,394,425,344/150,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,104.31

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