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Finding the Third Proportional to 161,865 and 330,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 161,865 and 330,150 is: 673,394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,865 : 330,150 = 330,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,865/330,150 = 330,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,865x = 330,150 × 330,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,865x = 108,999,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,999,022,500/161,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,394.63

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