Finding the Third Proportional to 161,028 and 349,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,028 and 349,730 is: 759,564.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,028 : 349,730 = 349,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,028/349,730 = 349,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,028x = 349,730 × 349,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,028x = 122,311,072,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,311,072,900/161,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,564.01
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