Finding the Third Proportional to 161,154 and 354,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,154 and 354,474 is: 779,700.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,154 : 354,474 = 354,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,154/354,474 = 354,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,154x = 354,474 × 354,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,154x = 125,651,816,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,651,816,676/161,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,700.27
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