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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,849 and 297,891

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,849 and 297,891 is: 588,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,849 : 297,891 = 297,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,849/297,891 = 297,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,849x = 297,891 × 297,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,849x = 88,739,047,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,739,047,881/150,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,264.08

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