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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,952 and 319,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,952 and 319,886 is: 677,878.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,952 : 319,886 = 319,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,952/319,886 = 319,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,952x = 319,886 × 319,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,952x = 102,327,052,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,327,052,996/150,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,878.09

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