Finding the Third Proportional to 158,598 and 330,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,598 and 330,354 is: 688,115.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,598 : 330,354 = 330,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,598/330,354 = 330,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,598x = 330,354 × 330,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,598x = 109,133,765,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,133,765,316/158,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,115.65
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