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Finding the Third Proportional to 158.63 and 331.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 158.63 and 331.63 is: 693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 331.63 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/331.63 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 331.63 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 109,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,975.14/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.30

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