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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,882 and 328,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,882 and 328,818 is: 716,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,882 : 328,818 = 328,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,882/328,818 = 328,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,882x = 328,818 × 328,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,882x = 108,121,277,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,121,277,124/150,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,594.94

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