Finding the Third Proportional to 161,012 and 353,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,012 and 353,896 is: 777,845.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,012 : 353,896 = 353,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,012/353,896 = 353,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,012x = 353,896 × 353,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,012x = 125,242,378,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,242,378,816/161,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,845.00
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