Finding the Third Proportional to 169,857 and 335,431.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,857 and 335,431.13 is: 662,404.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,857 : 335,431.13 = 335,431.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,857/335,431.13 = 335,431.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,857x = 335,431.13 × 335,431.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,857x = 112,514,039,618.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,514,039,618.77/169,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,404.49
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