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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,262 and 332,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,262 and 332,657 is: 712,735.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,262 : 332,657 = 332,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,262/332,657 = 332,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,262x = 332,657 × 332,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,262x = 110,660,679,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,660,679,649/155,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,735.12

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