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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,265.75 and 332,664.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,265.75 and 332,664.75 is: 712,751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,265.75 : 332,664.75 = 332,664.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,265.75/332,664.75 = 332,664.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,265.75x = 332,664.75 × 332,664.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,265.75x = 110,665,835,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,665,835,892.56/155,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,751.11

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