Finding the Third Proportional to 162,667 and 335,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,667 and 335,378 is: 691,464.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,667 : 335,378 = 335,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,667/335,378 = 335,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,667x = 335,378 × 335,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,667x = 112,478,402,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,478,402,884/162,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,464.17
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