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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,769 and 340,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,769 and 340,369 is: 743,736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,769 : 340,369 = 340,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,769/340,369 = 340,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,769x = 340,369 × 340,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,769x = 115,851,056,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,851,056,161/155,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,736.28

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