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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,459 and 322,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,459 and 322,605 is: 669,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,459 : 322,605 = 322,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,459/322,605 = 322,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,459x = 322,605 × 322,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,459x = 104,073,986,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,073,986,025/155,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,462.60

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