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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,860 and 241,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,860 and 241,809 is: 375,154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,860 : 241,809 = 241,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,860/241,809 = 241,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,860x = 241,809 × 241,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,860x = 58,471,592,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,471,592,481/155,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,154.58

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