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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,702 and 333,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,702 and 333,330 is: 682,898.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,702 : 333,330 = 333,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,702/333,330 = 333,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,702x = 333,330 × 333,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,702x = 111,108,888,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,108,888,900/162,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,898.11

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