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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,885 and 325,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,885 and 325,483 is: 702,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,885 : 325,483 = 325,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,885/325,483 = 325,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,885x = 325,483 × 325,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,885x = 105,939,183,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,939,183,289/150,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,118.72

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