Finding the Third Proportional to 161,804 and 336,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,804 and 336,520 is: 699,894.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,804 : 336,520 = 336,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,804/336,520 = 336,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,804x = 336,520 × 336,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,804x = 113,245,710,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,245,710,400/161,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,894.38
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