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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,795.63 and 254,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,795.63 and 254,376 is: 415,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,795.63 : 254,376 = 254,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,795.63/254,376 = 254,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,795.63x = 254,376 × 254,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,795.63x = 64,707,149,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,707,149,376/155,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,333.55

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