Finding the Third Proportional to 161,439 and 330,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,439 and 330,006 is: 674,582.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,439 : 330,006 = 330,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,439/330,006 = 330,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,439x = 330,006 × 330,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,439x = 108,903,960,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,903,960,036/161,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,582.72
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