Finding the Third Proportional to 161,364 and 353,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,364 and 353,832 is: 775,867.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,364 : 353,832 = 353,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,364/353,832 = 353,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,364x = 353,832 × 353,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,364x = 125,197,084,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,197,084,224/161,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,867.51
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