Finding the Third Proportional to 163,158 and 335,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,158 and 335,100 is: 688,240.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,158 : 335,100 = 335,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,158/335,100 = 335,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,158x = 335,100 × 335,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,158x = 112,292,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,292,010,000/163,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,240.91
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