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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,562 and 330,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,562 and 330,240 is: 687,796.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,562 : 330,240 = 330,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,562/330,240 = 330,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,562x = 330,240 × 330,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,562x = 109,058,457,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,058,457,600/158,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,796.93

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