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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,924 and 314,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,924 and 314,349 is: 654,735.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,924 : 314,349 = 314,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,924/314,349 = 314,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,924x = 314,349 × 314,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,924x = 98,815,293,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,815,293,801/150,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,735.45

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