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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,553 and 248,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,553 and 248,099 is: 395,705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,553 : 248,099 = 248,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,553/248,099 = 248,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,553x = 248,099 × 248,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,553x = 61,553,113,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,553,113,801/155,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,705.09

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