Finding the Third Proportional to 161,357 and 354,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,357 and 354,562 is: 779,106.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,357 : 354,562 = 354,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,357/354,562 = 354,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,357x = 354,562 × 354,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,357x = 125,714,211,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,714,211,844/161,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,106.03
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