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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,621 and 240,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,621 and 240,336 is: 371,167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,621 : 240,336 = 240,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,621/240,336 = 240,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,621x = 240,336 × 240,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,621x = 57,761,392,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,761,392,896/155,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,167.08

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