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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,816 and 331,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,816 and 331,519 is: 728,734.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,816 : 331,519 = 331,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,816/331,519 = 331,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,816x = 331,519 × 331,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,816x = 109,904,847,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,904,847,361/150,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,734.67

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