Finding the Third Proportional to 161,128 and 332,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,128 and 332,616 is: 686,618.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,128 : 332,616 = 332,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,128/332,616 = 332,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,128x = 332,616 × 332,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,128x = 110,633,403,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,633,403,456/161,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,618.11
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