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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,331 and 340,065

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,331 and 340,065 is: 744,501.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,331 : 340,065 = 340,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,331/340,065 = 340,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,331x = 340,065 × 340,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,331x = 115,644,204,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,644,204,225/155,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,501.77

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