Finding the Third Proportional to 161,456 and 351,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,456 and 351,975 is: 767,307.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,456 : 351,975 = 351,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,456/351,975 = 351,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,456x = 351,975 × 351,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,456x = 123,886,400,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,886,400,625/161,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,307.51
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