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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,464 and 240,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,464 and 240,067 is: 370,710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,464 : 240,067 = 240,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,464/240,067 = 240,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,464x = 240,067 × 240,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,464x = 57,632,164,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632,164,489/155,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,710.68

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