Finding the Third Proportional to 161,236.13 and 335,706.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,236.13 and 335,706.19 is: 698,966.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,236.13 : 335,706.19 = 335,706.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,236.13/335,706.19 = 335,706.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,236.13x = 335,706.19 × 335,706.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,236.13x = 112,698,644,325.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,698,644,325.79/161,236.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,966.47
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