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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,664 and 330,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,664 and 330,480 is: 688,354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,664 : 330,480 = 330,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,664/330,480 = 330,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,664x = 330,480 × 330,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,664x = 109,217,030,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,217,030,400/158,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,354.20

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