Finding the Third Proportional to 161,156 and 349,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,156 and 349,996 is: 760,115.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,156 : 349,996 = 349,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,156/349,996 = 349,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,156x = 349,996 × 349,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,156x = 122,497,200,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,497,200,016/161,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,115.66
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