Finding the Third Proportional to 161,120 and 353,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,120 and 353,344 is: 774,900.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,120 : 353,344 = 353,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,120/353,344 = 353,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,120x = 353,344 × 353,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,120x = 124,851,982,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,851,982,336/161,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,900.59
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