Finding the Third Proportional to 161,282 and 256,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,282 and 256,223 is: 407,052.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,282 : 256,223 = 256,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,282/256,223 = 256,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,282x = 256,223 × 256,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,282x = 65,650,225,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,650,225,729/161,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,052.40
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