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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,794.50 and 254,373.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,794.50 and 254,373.75 is: 415,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,794.50 : 254,373.75 = 254,373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,794.50/254,373.75 = 254,373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,794.50x = 254,373.75 × 254,373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,794.50x = 64,706,004,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,706,004,689.06/155,794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,329.20

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