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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,955.52 and 325,557.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,955.52 and 325,557.98 is: 702,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,955.52 : 325,557.98 = 325,557.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,955.52/325,557.98 = 325,557.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,955.52x = 325,557.98 × 325,557.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,955.52x = 105,988,001,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,988,001,190.31/150,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,114.10

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