Finding the Third Proportional to 161,354 and 354,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,354 and 354,553 is: 779,080.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,354 : 354,553 = 354,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,354/354,553 = 354,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,354x = 354,553 × 354,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,354x = 125,707,829,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,707,829,809/161,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,080.96
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