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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,904 and 335,847.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,904 and 335,847.75 is: 723,481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,904 : 335,847.75 = 335,847.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,904/335,847.75 = 335,847.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,904x = 335,847.75 × 335,847.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,904x = 112,793,711,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,793,711,180.06/155,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,481.83

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