Finding the Third Proportional to 161,264 and 350,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,264 and 350,512 is: 761,848.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,264 : 350,512 = 350,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,264/350,512 = 350,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,264x = 350,512 × 350,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,264x = 122,858,662,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,858,662,144/161,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,848.04
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