Finding the Third Proportional to 161,234 and 350,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,234 and 350,086 is: 760,138.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,234 : 350,086 = 350,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,234/350,086 = 350,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,234x = 350,086 × 350,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,234x = 122,560,207,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,560,207,396/161,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,138.73
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