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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,622 and 313,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,622 and 313,720 is: 653,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,622 : 313,720 = 313,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,622/313,720 = 313,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,622x = 313,720 × 313,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,622x = 98,420,238,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,420,238,400/150,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,425.39

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