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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,903 and 329,451.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,903 and 329,451.05 is: 719,256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,903 : 329,451.05 = 329,451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,903/329,451.05 = 329,451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,903x = 329,451.05 × 329,451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,903x = 108,537,992,287.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,537,992,287.03/150,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,256.69

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