Finding the Third Proportional to 161,830 and 330,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,830 and 330,087 is: 673,283.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,830 : 330,087 = 330,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,830/330,087 = 330,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,830x = 330,087 × 330,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,830x = 108,957,427,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,957,427,569/161,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,283.25
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