Finding the Third Proportional to 161,884 and 330,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,884 and 330,192 is: 673,486.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,884 : 330,192 = 330,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,884/330,192 = 330,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,884x = 330,192 × 330,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,884x = 109,026,756,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,026,756,864/161,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,486.92
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