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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,220 and 330,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,220 and 330,792 is: 704,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,220 : 330,792 = 330,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,220/330,792 = 330,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,220x = 330,792 × 330,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,220x = 109,423,347,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,423,347,264/155,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,956.50

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