Finding the Third Proportional to 161,240 and 350,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,240 and 350,100 is: 760,171.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,240 : 350,100 = 350,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,240/350,100 = 350,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,240x = 350,100 × 350,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,240x = 122,570,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,570,010,000/161,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,171.24
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