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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,268 and 332,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,268 and 332,672 is: 712,771.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,268 : 332,672 = 332,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,268/332,672 = 332,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,268x = 332,672 × 332,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,268x = 110,670,659,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,670,659,584/155,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,771.85

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