Finding the Third Proportional to 161,000 and 353,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,000 and 353,716 is: 777,111.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,000 : 353,716 = 353,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,000/353,716 = 353,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,000x = 353,716 × 353,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,000x = 125,115,008,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,115,008,656/161,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,111.86
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