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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,852 and 297,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,852 and 297,894 is: 588,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,852 : 297,894 = 297,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,852/297,894 = 297,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,852x = 297,894 × 297,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,852x = 88,740,835,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,740,835,236/150,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,264.23

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