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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,714 and 240,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,714 and 240,831 is: 372,474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,714 : 240,831 = 240,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,714/240,831 = 240,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,714x = 240,831 × 240,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,714x = 57,999,570,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,999,570,561/155,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,474.99

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