Finding the Third Proportional to 162,336 and 329,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,336 and 329,136 is: 667,322.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,336 : 329,136 = 329,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,336/329,136 = 329,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,336x = 329,136 × 329,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,336x = 108,330,506,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,330,506,496/162,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,322.75
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