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Finding the Third Proportional to 158,692 and 330,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 158,692 and 330,536 is: 688,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,692 : 330,536 = 330,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,692/330,536 = 330,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,692x = 330,536 × 330,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,692x = 109,254,047,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,254,047,296/158,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,466.01

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