Finding the Third Proportional to 161,372 and 248,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,372 and 248,861 is: 383,782.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,372 : 248,861 = 248,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,372/248,861 = 248,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,372x = 248,861 × 248,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,372x = 61,931,797,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,931,797,321/161,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,782.80
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