Finding the Third Proportional to 161,469 and 350,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,469 and 350,154 is: 759,327.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,469 : 350,154 = 350,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,469/350,154 = 350,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,469x = 350,154 × 350,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,469x = 122,607,823,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,607,823,716/161,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,327.32
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