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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,868 and 340,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,868 and 340,902 is: 745,593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,868 : 340,902 = 340,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,868/340,902 = 340,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,868x = 340,902 × 340,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,868x = 116,214,173,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,214,173,604/155,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,593.54

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