Finding the Third Proportional to 161,432 and 353,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,432 and 353,488 is: 774,033.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,432 : 353,488 = 353,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,432/353,488 = 353,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,432x = 353,488 × 353,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,432x = 124,953,766,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,953,766,144/161,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,033.44
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