Finding the Third Proportional to 161,356 and 349,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,356 and 349,929 is: 758,882.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,356 : 349,929 = 349,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,356/349,929 = 349,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,356x = 349,929 × 349,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,356x = 122,450,305,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,450,305,041/161,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,882.87
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