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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,792 and 337,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,792 and 337,828 is: 732,564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,792 : 337,828 = 337,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,792/337,828 = 337,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,792x = 337,828 × 337,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,792x = 114,127,757,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,127,757,584/155,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,564.94

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