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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,611.13 and 240,324.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,611.13 and 240,324.47 is: 371,155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,611.13 : 240,324.47 = 240,324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,611.13/240,324.47 = 240,324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,611.13x = 240,324.47 × 240,324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,611.13x = 57,755,850,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,755,850,279.97/155,611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,155.02

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