Finding the Third Proportional to 161,219 and 351,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,219 and 351,112 is: 764,671.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,219 : 351,112 = 351,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,219/351,112 = 351,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,219x = 351,112 × 351,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,219x = 123,279,636,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,279,636,544/161,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,671.88
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