Finding the Third Proportional to 161,000 and 353,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,000 and 353,104 is: 774,425.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,000 : 353,104 = 353,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,000/353,104 = 353,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,000x = 353,104 × 353,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,000x = 124,682,434,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,682,434,816/161,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,425.06
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