Finding the Third Proportional to 161,004 and 353,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,004 and 353,724 is: 777,127.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,004 : 353,724 = 353,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,004/353,724 = 353,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,004x = 353,724 × 353,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,004x = 125,120,668,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,120,668,176/161,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,127.70
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