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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,618 and 327,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,618 and 327,474 is: 711,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,618 : 327,474 = 327,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,618/327,474 = 327,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,618x = 327,474 × 327,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,618x = 107,239,220,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,239,220,676/150,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,994.72

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