Finding the Third Proportional to 161,144 and 349,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,144 and 349,072 is: 756,163.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,144 : 349,072 = 349,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,144/349,072 = 349,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,144x = 349,072 × 349,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,144x = 121,851,261,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,851,261,184/161,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,163.81
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