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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,888 and 327,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,888 and 327,732 is: 711,840.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,888 : 327,732 = 327,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,888/327,732 = 327,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,888x = 327,732 × 327,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,888x = 107,408,263,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,408,263,824/150,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,840.99

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