Finding the Third Proportional to 161,484 and 354,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,484 and 354,072 is: 776,343.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,484 : 354,072 = 354,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,484/354,072 = 354,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,484x = 354,072 × 354,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,484x = 125,366,981,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,366,981,184/161,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,343.05
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