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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,387 and 340,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,387 and 340,303 is: 745,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,387 : 340,303 = 340,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,387/340,303 = 340,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,387x = 340,303 × 340,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,387x = 115,806,131,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,806,131,809/155,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,275.55

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