Finding the Third Proportional to 161,121 and 345,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,121 and 345,558 is: 741,122.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,121 : 345,558 = 345,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,121/345,558 = 345,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,121x = 345,558 × 345,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,121x = 119,410,331,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,410,331,364/161,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,122.08
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