Finding the Third Proportional to 161,158 and 350,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,158 and 350,000 is: 760,123.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,158 : 350,000 = 350,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,158/350,000 = 350,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,158x = 350,000 × 350,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,158x = 122,500,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,500,000,000/161,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,123.61
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