Finding the Third Proportional to 163,149 and 335,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,149 and 335,082 is: 688,204.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,149 : 335,082 = 335,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,149/335,082 = 335,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,149x = 335,082 × 335,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,149x = 112,279,946,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,279,946,724/163,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,204.93
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