Finding the Third Proportional to 161,826 and 330,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,826 and 330,078 is: 673,263.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,826 : 330,078 = 330,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,826/330,078 = 330,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,826x = 330,078 × 330,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,826x = 108,951,486,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,951,486,084/161,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,263.17
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