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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,984 and 331,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,984 and 331,824 is: 729,263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,984 : 331,824 = 331,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,984/331,824 = 331,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,984x = 331,824 × 331,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,984x = 110,107,166,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,107,166,976/150,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,263.81

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