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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,579 and 327,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,579 and 327,401 is: 711,861.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,579 : 327,401 = 327,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,579/327,401 = 327,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,579x = 327,401 × 327,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,579x = 107,191,414,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,191,414,801/150,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,861.65

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