Finding the Third Proportional to 161,164 and 351,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,164 and 351,002 is: 764,453.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,164 : 351,002 = 351,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,164/351,002 = 351,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,164x = 351,002 × 351,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,164x = 123,202,404,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,202,404,004/161,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,453.62
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