Finding the Third Proportional to 161,037 and 349,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,037 and 349,820 is: 759,912.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,037 : 349,820 = 349,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,037/349,820 = 349,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,037x = 349,820 × 349,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,037x = 122,374,032,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,374,032,400/161,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,912.52
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