Finding the Third Proportional to 162,976 and 336,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,976 and 336,104 is: 693,144.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,976 : 336,104 = 336,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,976/336,104 = 336,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,976x = 336,104 × 336,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,976x = 112,965,898,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,965,898,816/162,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,144.38
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