Finding the Third Proportional to 161,138 and 345,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,138 and 345,592 is: 741,189.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,138 : 345,592 = 345,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,138/345,592 = 345,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,138x = 345,592 × 345,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,138x = 119,433,830,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,433,830,464/161,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,189.73
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