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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,392 and 333,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,392 and 333,440 is: 715,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,392 : 333,440 = 333,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,392/333,440 = 333,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,392x = 333,440 × 333,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,392x = 111,182,233,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,182,233,600/155,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,495.22

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