Finding the Third Proportional to 158,532 and 330,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,532 and 330,180 is: 687,677.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,532 : 330,180 = 330,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,532/330,180 = 330,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,532x = 330,180 × 330,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,532x = 109,018,832,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,018,832,400/158,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,677.14
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