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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,840 and 331,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,840 and 331,812 is: 729,907.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,840 : 331,812 = 331,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,840/331,812 = 331,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,840x = 331,812 × 331,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,840x = 110,099,203,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,099,203,344/150,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,907.21

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