Finding the Third Proportional to 161,305.50 and 350,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,305.50 and 350,907 is: 763,369.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,305.50 : 350,907 = 350,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,305.50/350,907 = 350,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,305.50x = 350,907 × 350,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,305.50x = 123,135,722,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,135,722,649/161,305.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,369.65
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