Finding the Third Proportional to 161,404 and 352,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,404 and 352,296 is: 768,955.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,404 : 352,296 = 352,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,404/352,296 = 352,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,404x = 352,296 × 352,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,404x = 124,112,471,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,112,471,616/161,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,955.36
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