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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,752 and 327,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,752 and 327,424 is: 711,144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,752 : 327,424 = 327,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,752/327,424 = 327,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,752x = 327,424 × 327,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,752x = 107,206,475,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,206,475,776/150,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,144.63

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