Finding the Third Proportional to 161,013 and 353,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,013 and 353,898 is: 777,848.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,013 : 353,898 = 353,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,013/353,898 = 353,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,013x = 353,898 × 353,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,013x = 125,243,794,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,243,794,404/161,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,848.96
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