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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,573 and 327,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,573 and 327,389 is: 711,837.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,573 : 327,389 = 327,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,573/327,389 = 327,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,573x = 327,389 × 327,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,573x = 107,183,557,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,183,557,321/150,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,837.83

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