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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,948 and 319,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,948 and 319,878 is: 677,862.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,948 : 319,878 = 319,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,948/319,878 = 319,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,948x = 319,878 × 319,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,948x = 102,321,934,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,321,934,884/150,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,862.14

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