Finding the Third Proportional to 162,070 and 337,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,070 and 337,134 is: 701,297.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,070 : 337,134 = 337,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,070/337,134 = 337,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,070x = 337,134 × 337,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,070x = 113,659,333,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,659,333,956/162,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,297.80
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