Finding the Third Proportional to 161,346 and 350,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,346 and 350,286 is: 760,479.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,346 : 350,286 = 350,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,346/350,286 = 350,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,346x = 350,286 × 350,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,346x = 122,700,281,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,700,281,796/161,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,479.23
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