Finding the Third Proportional to 161,480 and 354,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,480 and 354,064 is: 776,327.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,480 : 354,064 = 354,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,480/354,064 = 354,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,480x = 354,064 × 354,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,480x = 125,361,316,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,361,316,096/161,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,327.20
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