Finding the Third Proportional to 161,696 and 329,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,696 and 329,968 is: 673,355.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,696 : 329,968 = 329,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,696/329,968 = 329,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,696x = 329,968 × 329,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,696x = 108,878,881,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,878,881,024/161,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,355.44
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