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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,869 and 323,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,869 and 323,644 is: 694,280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,869 : 323,644 = 323,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,869/323,644 = 323,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,869x = 323,644 × 323,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,869x = 104,745,438,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,745,438,736/150,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,280.73

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