Finding the Third Proportional to 161,362 and 350,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,362 and 350,318 is: 760,542.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,362 : 350,318 = 350,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,362/350,318 = 350,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,362x = 350,318 × 350,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,362x = 122,722,701,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,722,701,124/161,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,542.76
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