Finding the Third Proportional to 161,124 and 345,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,124 and 345,584 is: 741,219.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,124 : 345,584 = 345,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,124/345,584 = 345,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,124x = 345,584 × 345,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,124x = 119,428,301,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,428,301,056/161,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,219.81
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