Finding the Third Proportional to 161,030 and 353,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,030 and 353,920 is: 777,863.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,030 : 353,920 = 353,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,030/353,920 = 353,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,030x = 353,920 × 353,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,030x = 125,259,366,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,259,366,400/161,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,863.54
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