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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,570 and 327,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,570 and 327,383 is: 711,825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,570 : 327,383 = 327,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,570/327,383 = 327,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,570x = 327,383 × 327,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,570x = 107,179,628,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,179,628,689/150,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,825.92

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