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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,631 and 324,589

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,631 and 324,589 is: 699,444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,631 : 324,589 = 324,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,631/324,589 = 324,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,631x = 324,589 × 324,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,631x = 105,358,018,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,358,018,921/150,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,444.46

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