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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,945 and 323,025.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,945 and 323,025.75 is: 691,282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,945 : 323,025.75 = 323,025.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,945/323,025.75 = 323,025.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,945x = 323,025.75 × 323,025.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,945x = 104,345,635,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,345,635,163.06/150,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,282.49

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