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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,889 and 330,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,889 and 330,794 is: 725,199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,889 : 330,794 = 330,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,889/330,794 = 330,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,889x = 330,794 × 330,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,889x = 109,424,670,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,424,670,436/150,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,199.79

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