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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,822 and 320,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,822 and 320,922 is: 682,864.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,822 : 320,922 = 320,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,822/320,922 = 320,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,822x = 320,922 × 320,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,822x = 102,990,930,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,990,930,084/150,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,864.11

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