Finding the Third Proportional to 162,774 and 335,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,774 and 335,292 is: 690,655.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,774 : 335,292 = 335,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,774/335,292 = 335,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,774x = 335,292 × 335,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,774x = 112,420,725,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,420,725,264/162,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,655.30
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