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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,680.91 and 333,289.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,680.91 and 333,289.69 is: 682,821.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,680.91 : 333,289.69 = 333,289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,680.91/333,289.69 = 333,289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,680.91x = 333,289.69 × 333,289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,680.91x = 111,082,015,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,082,015,793.85/162,680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,821.47

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