Finding the Third Proportional to 161,450 and 251,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,450 and 251,985 is: 393,288.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,450 : 251,985 = 251,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,450/251,985 = 251,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,450x = 251,985 × 251,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,450x = 63,496,440,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,496,440,225/161,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,288.57
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