Finding the Third Proportional to 161,202 and 350,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,202 and 350,952 is: 764,055.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,202 : 350,952 = 350,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,202/350,952 = 350,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,202x = 350,952 × 350,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,202x = 123,167,306,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,167,306,304/161,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,055.70
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