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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,824 and 332,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,824 and 332,384 is: 708,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,824 : 332,384 = 332,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,824/332,384 = 332,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,824x = 332,384 × 332,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,824x = 110,479,123,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,479,123,456/155,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,999.41

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