Finding the Third Proportional to 161,043 and 350,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,043 and 350,640 is: 763,450.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,043 : 350,640 = 350,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,043/350,640 = 350,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,043x = 350,640 × 350,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,043x = 122,948,409,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,948,409,600/161,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,450.81
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