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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,496 and 330,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,496 and 330,276 is: 688,233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,496 : 330,276 = 330,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,496/330,276 = 330,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,496x = 330,276 × 330,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,496x = 109,082,236,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,082,236,176/158,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,233.37

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