Finding the Third Proportional to 161,622 and 339,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,622 and 339,993 is: 715,219.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,622 : 339,993 = 339,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,622/339,993 = 339,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,622x = 339,993 × 339,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,622x = 115,595,240,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,595,240,049/161,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,219.71
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