Finding the Third Proportional to 161,393 and 329,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,393 and 329,347 is: 672,082.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,393 : 329,347 = 329,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,393/329,347 = 329,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,393x = 329,347 × 329,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,393x = 108,469,446,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,469,446,409/161,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672,082.72
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