Finding the Third Proportional to 158,666 and 330,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 158,666 and 330,484 is: 688,362.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,666 : 330,484 = 330,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,666/330,484 = 330,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,666x = 330,484 × 330,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,666x = 109,219,674,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,219,674,256/158,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,362.18
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