Finding the Third Proportional to 169,704 and 335,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,704 and 335,124 is: 661,788.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,704 : 335,124 = 335,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,704/335,124 = 335,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,704x = 335,124 × 335,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,704x = 112,308,095,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,308,095,376/169,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,788.15
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