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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,671 and 328,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,671 and 328,131 is: 714,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,671 : 328,131 = 328,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,671/328,131 = 328,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,671x = 328,131 × 328,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,671x = 107,669,953,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,669,953,161/150,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,603.03

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