Finding the Third Proportional to 161,897 and 330,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,897 and 330,216 is: 673,530.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,897 : 330,216 = 330,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,897/330,216 = 330,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,897x = 330,216 × 330,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,897x = 109,042,606,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,042,606,656/161,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,530.74
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