Finding the Third Proportional to 157,868 and 330,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 157,868 and 330,328 is: 691,188.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,868 : 330,328 = 330,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,868/330,328 = 330,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,868x = 330,328 × 330,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,868x = 109,116,587,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,116,587,584/157,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,188.76
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