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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,954 and 319,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,954 and 319,872 is: 677,809.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,954 : 319,872 = 319,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,954/319,872 = 319,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,954x = 319,872 × 319,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,954x = 102,318,096,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,318,096,384/150,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,809.77

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