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Finding the Third Proportional to 155.06 and 335.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 155.06 and 335.44 is: 725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 335.44 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/335.44 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 335.44 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 112,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,518.32/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.63

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