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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,599 and 327,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,599 and 327,442 is: 711,945.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,599 : 327,442 = 327,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,599/327,442 = 327,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,599x = 327,442 × 327,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,599x = 107,218,263,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,218,263,364/150,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,945.39

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