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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,514 and 335,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,514 and 335,838 is: 725,254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,514 : 335,838 = 335,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,514/335,838 = 335,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,514x = 335,838 × 335,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,514x = 112,787,162,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,787,162,244/155,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,254.08

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