Finding the Third Proportional to 169,710 and 335,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,710 and 335,136 is: 661,812.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,710 : 335,136 = 335,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,710/335,136 = 335,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,710x = 335,136 × 335,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,710x = 112,316,138,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,316,138,496/169,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,812.14
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