Finding the Third Proportional to 161,058 and 363,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,058 and 363,875 is: 822,095.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,058 : 363,875 = 363,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,058/363,875 = 363,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,058x = 363,875 × 363,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,058x = 132,405,015,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,405,015,625/161,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,095.24
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