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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,545.50 and 335,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,545.50 and 335,901 is: 725,379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,545.50 : 335,901 = 335,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,545.50/335,901 = 335,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,545.50x = 335,901 × 335,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,545.50x = 112,829,481,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,829,481,801/155,545.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,379.27

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