Finding the Third Proportional to 161,352 and 329,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,352 and 329,832 is: 674,234.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,352 : 329,832 = 329,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,352/329,832 = 329,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,352x = 329,832 × 329,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,352x = 108,789,148,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,789,148,224/161,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,234.89
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