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Finding the Third Proportional to 156,048 and 335,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 156,048 and 335,797 is: 722,595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,048 : 335,797 = 335,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,048/335,797 = 335,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,048x = 335,797 × 335,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,048x = 112,759,625,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,759,625,209/156,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,595.77

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