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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,966.38 and 325,577.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,966.38 and 325,577.25 is: 702,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,966.38 : 325,577.25 = 325,577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,966.38/325,577.25 = 325,577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,966.38x = 325,577.25 × 325,577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,966.38x = 106,000,545,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,000,545,717.56/150,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,146.72

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