Finding the Third Proportional to 161,288 and 350,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,288 and 350,184 is: 760,309.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,288 : 350,184 = 350,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,288/350,184 = 350,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,288x = 350,184 × 350,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,288x = 122,628,833,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,628,833,856/161,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,309.72
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