Finding the Third Proportional to 161,194 and 346,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,194 and 346,176 is: 743,438.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,194 : 346,176 = 346,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,194/346,176 = 346,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,194x = 346,176 × 346,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,194x = 119,837,822,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,837,822,976/161,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,438.48
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