Finding the Third Proportional to 162,702 and 333,330.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,702 and 333,330.75 is: 682,901.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,702 : 333,330.75 = 333,330.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,702/333,330.75 = 333,330.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,702x = 333,330.75 × 333,330.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,702x = 111,109,388,895.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,109,388,895.56/162,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,901.19
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