Finding the Third Proportional to 161,226 and 335,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,226 and 335,532 is: 698,285.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,226 : 335,532 = 335,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,226/335,532 = 335,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,226x = 335,532 × 335,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,226x = 112,581,723,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,581,723,024/161,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,285.16
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