Finding the Third Proportional to 161,090 and 379,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,090 and 379,013 is: 891,742.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,090 : 379,013 = 379,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,090/379,013 = 379,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,090x = 379,013 × 379,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,090x = 143,650,854,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,650,854,169/161,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,742.84
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