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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,538 and 340,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,538 and 340,308 is: 744,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,538 : 340,308 = 340,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,538/340,308 = 340,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,538x = 340,308 × 340,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,538x = 115,809,534,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,809,534,864/155,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,573.90

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