Finding the Third Proportional to 161,043 and 353,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,043 and 353,946 is: 777,915.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,043 : 353,946 = 353,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,043/353,946 = 353,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,043x = 353,946 × 353,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,043x = 125,277,770,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,277,770,916/161,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,915.03
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