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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,333 and 333,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,333 and 333,322 is: 715,260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,333 : 333,322 = 333,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,333/333,322 = 333,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,333x = 333,322 × 333,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,333x = 111,103,555,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,103,555,684/155,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,260.48

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