Finding the Third Proportional to 161,214 and 351,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,214 and 351,570 is: 766,691.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,214 : 351,570 = 351,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,214/351,570 = 351,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,214x = 351,570 × 351,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,214x = 123,601,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,601,464,900/161,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,691.88
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